You got a great face and a funny constume. Here is what I would recommend next time: play a little with Paint Shop Pro (free) or Photoshop, try to add more contrast and sharpness, as for the composition I would either give it more space on the sides, or move in closer to get more impact. A tad more contrast, sharpness and color would move this up a lot. Good luck 6
This is one of those shots that almost certainly means more to the parents of the child than it possibly can to an unrelated viewer. Focus apears to be just in front of the child's face - there would be much greater impact if the sharpest focus was on the child's eyes.
cute, sort of, at least the costume. your subject doesn't seem to appreciate either being dressed up, or having a flash popped in her face from so close up.
The flash makes this a bit washed out. It might have worked better to try without it since this was taken in daylight. If you really needed the flash for fill light, taking a step or two back would have helped.
Cute little costume! For me, in an image of a person really has to have the eyes in focus and unfortunately this image lacks that (just my humble opinion) :o)