Originally had my 9-year old try a full sized acoustic guitar.  It was almost as big as her.  The store expert recommended this one and she loves it!  The size is just right and she doesn't feel overwhelmed like she did with the full-sized guitar.  She loves it and hasn't been able to put it down.  It's perfect for lessons, is easy to tune and sounds really good and rich despite the size.  Good things do come in small packages.  when she outgrows it in a couple years, I'll pass it down or trade it in for a larger model, but for now, it's perfect.  She's already mastered several chords on her own and she's about to start formalized lessons.  Great guitar for small learners to help them not feel so intimidated like they might with a full-sized guitar.