I've recently read the book with my 6 y/o daughter, we both loved it so much that we couldn't wait to see the movie. And it didn't disappoint us. Visually beautiful and true to the book. It's not some Hollywood super production packed with special effects and crazy action. It's a simple story about friendship, but it's so worth watching. My daughter is still under its spell, and I will happily watch it with her again and again :)