I think Children are one of the best subjects for photography, but it gets kinda hard when you wanna take photos of them and not look like some pervert....This is why these kids were with me..LOL...enjoy.
I think you touched on something that bothers, at least me, and that is the looks and stares you get when out in public with a camera! Maybe it is the times we live in.
Your picture however is wonderful. As with your zoo pictures, you exhibit a talented eye for composition. Your focus and clarity join up with that eye and just look at the results Team Works produces.
I agree with casechaser - what happened to innocence? It seems to be gone and yes - children are wonderful subjects for photography because they see lots of things for the first time that we have seen for years. This is a lovely photo, by the way!