This backpack is the perfect size for preschoolers. I wanted to get my 3.5 year old daughter a nice backpack to use as her carry on when we move to Japan in January. This is perfect to hold everything that she may need, but not so huge that its difficult to carry or swallow her whole. It seems to be very well made. It is for a Christmas present so she hasn't gotten the chance to use it yet.  The Ballerina is adorable. The colors in the picture are pretty true to what it looks like in person.