It is a good starter dSLR, I am sure you will probably sooner rather than later want a more powerfull zoom though because your now used to a much more powerfull zoom. It should be relatively easy for you to switch as your used to canon.
But just to be fair
The other entry level cameras are the Nikon d40 series, the Pentax K200 (I am pretty sure it is out) Sony Alpha (I think the current one is the 200 but not sure again), and Olympus E-410 They all have their pros and cons.
Play with them all and get the one you like the best.