My 9 year old got this as a gift and loved the adorable puppies we made together.  I think it might be too difficult for her to do on her own at least at first.  My only complaint is that is didn't include enough yarn or eyes, ears etc. to make each of the 8 or 9 dogs pictured.  Of course, yarn, felt, and buttons can be purchased and more dogs can then be made, but she wasn't able to make her favorite dogs right away because there was only enough for 1 tan dog.  (black and white are also included in small quantities).