Hottest Gifts for Girls Age 8 to 12

Hottest Gifts for Girls Age 8 to 12

What do girl's want for Christmas? Those sugar and spice days are over! With that said, buying for the pre teen set can be a challenge. If you are lost, don't worry. You have time and there are lots of great choices for all the tween divas and adventurers on your list. Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster from Cepia, Inc.

It's almost as good as the real thing. From Patches to Num Nums, these adorable realistic looking toy hamsters can boogie, bump and scoot. They make over 40 sounds and offer loads of fun for your little one. They have fun accessories including a funhouse, mobile, car and a surf board. The fun is not all on the floor. Cepia also offers hamster related games online. These are perfects pets that don't require shots or clean up. They make fun kits for girls as well. Their Hollywood Costume Designer Kit is awesome. Little fashionistas can sketch and sew costumes and other creations. The kit has everything from ribbons to sequins. This is a perfect gift for the future designers. For ages 6 and up.

Pretty Pedicure Salon from Faber Castell

Your little girls piggies will be pretty and pampered with this cute present. This play set offers all the comforts that the big girls like. The salon includes an inflatable pedicure pool, spa slippers, confetti soap, rhinestones and polish. All fit nicely in the heart shaped carrying case.

FurReal Friends from Hasbro.

If hamsters aren't for your girls, they have more cute and cuddly options. Cuddlin' Kitty, Zambi Elephant, Luv Cub Panda and Cuddle Chimp are great gifts that delight your girls. There are also other otions with teacup pups and other furry accessories.

High School Musical Games, Playsets, CDs and DVDs.

It's senior year for the high school musical gang, but its loads of fun for your little superstar. If you want to dance, there's the DVDs and the CDs, featuring featuring such hit songs as "Now or Never" and "A Night to Remember!

Barbie and the Barbie Style Salon Play Set from Mattel

Barbie looks good for being over 50! She's been into everything from to the Wizard of Oz. This year's selection is impressive with a great line of clothes and the new So In Style Barbie. Regardless of her Barbie preference your fashion divas will be all oohhhs and ahhhs!

And, don't forget the accessories. This year, the Barbie Style Salon is a must have for your Barbie loving gal! Your girls can cut, style and curl! With this pretty in pink playset, your tween princess can pamper her collection of Barbies and other dolls in style. There's a glitter sink and vanity to match the other pint sized accessories.

Super Embroidery Kit from Alex Toys

Alex Toys is a leader in fun and quality craft kits for kids and offers lots of crafting options for sewing and weaving. With this awesome embroidery kit, your child will be embroidering right away. With a handy felt tote, this kit has everything your creative crafter needs. Winner of the Dr Toy's Best Classic Toys, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, and the Parents' Choice Approved Award, this toy inspires creativity and truly pleases. For ages 7 to 12.

There are so many other options. For your candy lovers and bakers, there are bake and sweet sets. For those crafty ones, there are wonderful embroidery and jewelry making kits.

Tis, the season to get excited about all the wonderful presents you can find for your girls this Christmas. Using these helpful hints, your glamour gals and pet lovers will be pleased with their presents this year.