In truth, I am a pennypincher. And I balked at the thought of paying close to $20 for this book and paint set. HOWEVER, I have found it be worth every penny. It was a birthday present for a girl about to turn 6, but it has proven a huge hit with her big brother and sister (8 and 10) , a little sister (2) and many many friends. Also, the paints Klutz packages with the book are lovely - their colors are vivid and the makeup is easy to remove.