I brought this for my daughter when she was 8 as she was struggling with changes in our family dynamics. Not only did the storyline and artwork captivate her but the philosophy included helped her navigate through her worries. She loved the book so much I went and brought the second Tiny Dragon Big Panda book and now we are reading The Cat Who Taught Zen. I highly recommend these books not only for younger children but for people of all ages as they provide readers a beautifully written philosophy easily understood with equally beautiful artwork