Although the age recommendation showed a minimum of 4-years, my 3-year old immediately fell in love with this book when she got it for Valentine's Day. Although very delicate--because of the pop-up pictures, the verse and intricate pop-ups kept her rapt attention. I'm buying another copy of this wonderful book to replace the one her little brother couldn't keep his hands off. An expensive Valentine, yes--but so worth a little girl's adoration!!