I think this is a great play kitchen. My daughter pays close attention to detail so the fact it catered to every area of what a kitchen offers was great. She wants to do everything grown ups do, so this was fun for her to have that opportunity in her own space. I didn't find assembly difficult. However, I used the picture on the box, more than I used the actually directions to put it together. I think maybe including a place to start the assembly would be more helpful and a guide in terms of what step next. Aside from that I think this toy is pretty great. It came with dishes, and play food, which I have found to be pretty uncommon with a lot of other kitchens that are out there. It covers so many bases... I don't see my daughter getting bored with it anytime soon.