2007 Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Kids

Christmas is just around the corner and there are so many people to buy gifts for and so many choices when it comes to gift giving it is enough to drive anyone crazy. Some of the toughest gifts to give are for children. There are endless possibilities when it comes to toys and gadgets for young ones, but how do you know what is best for what age group and whats HOT this season??

Here is a list of some of the most popular toys this year. Believe by December 25th these toys will be part of your long term vocabulary like 'Furby' and 'Tickle me Elmo'.

Eye Clops by Jakks Pacific sure to be a hit with both pre-teen kids and their parents. Take an eye-popping peek at the world around you with the EyeClops Bionic Eye. The EyeClops is a hand held bionic eye that allows kids to view virtually any item at 200 times the regular size on any TV screen. Priced at $39.99 it might be worth it to get your young one interested in Science.

Fisher-Price Smart Cycle Physical Learning Arcade System is a great gift for kids from 3 to 6 years old. Smart Cycle is the perfect system for parents who want to get their video game-loving kids to be more active. Parents simply connect the stationary bike to a TV's A/V jack, pop in a software cartridge, and your off! Average price is $89.99.

O.K. lets face, just about anything related to the hit movie 'Transformers' is sure to be a hit this season but the 'Ultimate Bumblebee to 2008 Camaro' is definitely a must have for boys 5 years and up. This TransFormers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee robot figure from Hasbro transforms into a 2008 Camaro ! It responds to music with animatronics and features different lights and sounds in robot and vehicle mode, but it is a little pricey at $89.99.

Xbox 360: Guitar Hero III Bundle: Legends of Rock with Guitar: Crank up the Volume and prepare to rock around the globe with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Battle against some of the greatest legends to ever shred on a guitar and become one yourself! Take your skills online against other Guitar Heroes. Recommended for kids13 years old and up.

Fur Real Friends Squawkers McCaw Parrot by Hasbro is a great gift for the child that wants a pet but maybe isn't quite ready for the responsibility. SQUAWKERS McCAW the parrot is a talkin', squawkin', and totally unpredictable play pal! He's got plenty to say (and plenty of attitude!) right out of the box. 'Squakers ' is priced at $49.99.

You cant go wrong with a new twist on a classic. Monopoly Electronic Banking: by Hasbro.With Monopoly Electronic Banking, wheel and deal your way to a fortune even faster using debit cards instead of cash! All it takes is a card swipe for money to change hands. Now you can collect rent, buy properties and pay fines - with the touch of a button. Recommended from ages 8 years old and up. Priced at $29.99 but well worth it.

There is always the seasonal toys that a child of any age would love a new sled or ice skates something to break up the boredom of cold snowy days- perhaps movie passes and vouchers for snacks.

One thing is for sure this year there is no shortage of options when it comes to gift giving!