I agree with the comments about its weight. It is really quite heavy without books inside. My daughter, who is petite, couldn't handle it. At the bookstore, they emphasized this to me and suggested a different, cheaper one that would suit the child. I do not recommend it for first graders at all.

We like the bag, it has compartments and is sturdy but it is very heavy even when empty. I don't believe it is suitable for first and second grade.

While it is very good quality and spacious, it is very heavy (it is heavy even without the books inside) and the child has a lot of difficulty carrying it. Of course, we carry it from home to school and from school to home. Nevertheless, it is so heavy that they get tired even from the transfer from the yard to the classroom.