I got this book so that my daughter would have a real princess to learn about. She's 3 and very much into the Disney princesses. The simple illustrations help her to visualize Theodora's story but are not on every page which I like. She carried the book around with her for a week after we first read it. Theodora has a rich story but this book is simple enough for my daughter to understand and love. I know we'll be using this again when she learns to read. Step aside Sleeping Beauty...Theodora is our new favorite princess!