I think the learning curve would be better in P4 and it depends on how she intends to use it. I only use P4, never got P5 and I don't ever plan to get it. I've heard in the past, and am still hearing gripes about the complexity of Poser 5, not to mention the complaints that still keep popping up in the forum here about glitches. It might be wise to find an inexpensive copy of P4 (I've also heard that Amazon has a good price) and let her move up to P6, when and if that ever materializes. Melanie