My husband suggested this gift for my 5 year old granddaughter because she loves Disney and princesses. She had also had experience with other Lego products and seemed fascinated by them. First off, the pieces are TINY even for a child with little hands. Grandpa helped her build the castle which took the better part of 3 hours and wasn't completely finished until the child's mom stepped in. (Could it be a grandpa error?) Also, there are no written instructions; just pictures. There are 3 packets of tiny, tiny pieces and when the castle is completely done, it measures only about 4" x 4" - hardly anything that would stand up to a 5 year old's manhandling. I do not recommend this toy at all.