Kala Spruce Mahagony Sopran Ukulele

I was choosing an uke for my daughter and this one is a hit.
I don't like words "for beginners" and "value for money". This is an expensive uke. And soprano size is indeed for beginners.
The top is made of a ply wood, but for this size you get as best as it can be. For myself I would go for solid spruce top and the concert size. But you want to encourage kids to play and not be afraid for the surface, and so that their fingers can make a chord.
This is why I believe this is what makes it best for beginning.
It is loud (and not too much due to the nylon strings), it is bright and has a nice mid. It is high quality. My daughter was able to make a melody without any experience just by hearing it. She can't put it down and always grabs it. It is gorgeous.
I totally appreciate the bag. Kala leaves a good impression on quality. I'm happy I didn't go for the cheaper options of the same soprano class.