Mavis and the Magic Curtain is based on a child developing from being nervous because of bullying and then transformed into a magical world with a dog and other animals. The beauty applies to aspects of Japanese culture and international culture in general. Also, no real age limit because parents and single parents can read to children, or children can enjoy by themselves from an older age group. Overall, a world of magic, child development, nature, culture, and how all individual children are special - and the need for friendship and understanding.