I bought this in the crochet pattern for my 5 year old daughter as her "big kid" backpack for kindergarten, and she loves it. It is a little smaller than a regular book bag which makes the proportions right for her, but it is big enough for a normal-sized folder and a couple books or a small lunch bag. The outer pocket doesn't have any loops or pockets for pencils, but it is the right size for putting a small toy. I like how the shoulder straps have a clip in the front for clipping them together because it keeps the backpack more stable on her shoulders.