Best Toys for Girls Ages 8 to 12

Whether Christmas or a birthday party, these best toys for girls are sure to make the recipient delighted when she opens your gift. On the top toys for girls list, there's something for animal lovers, crafty girls and future designers.

Hot New Toys for Girls - Smart Pets Like Zhu Zhu Pets

The hot new toys on every girls wish list are Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters. These life-like hamsters are interactive furry toys that are the closest alternative to real hamsters without the mess. As one of the top toys for girls, Zhu Zhu pets move around in their hamster tube, race across the floor and even squeak when petted.

These hot new toys are expected to be available at national retailers beginning in October with five different characters to choose from. Zhu Zhu Pets come with numerous accessories to complement these hot new toys for girls. Zhu Zhu Pets are suitable for children ages three and up and promise to delight any girl who has always dreamed of having her very own pet hamster.

Other toys on the list of best toys for girls are any of the loveable animals included in the Hasbro's Furreal Friends series. The play pets include kittens, panda, monkey and the interactive dog Biscuit. Biscuit is a life-sized golden retriever that interacts with your child with dog commands like sit, speak and others. This top toy for girls is sure to be a favorite gift for any girl who has always wanted a dog. Most toys are recommended for girls ages 5 and up, but many are ideal toys for girls who love animals aged 8-12.

Top Toys for Girls Who Love Fashion

Project Runway is releasing a full line of toys and art studios to inspire budding fashion designers making these one of the top toys for girls. From the Project Runway Fashion Design Projector Kit to the Fashion Design Sketchbook, young fashion designers can put their skills to the test with these hot new toys for girls. As one of the best toys for girls Project Runway toys are recommended for girls ages 7-15.

Another one of the top toys for girls who love fashion is the Crayola Light Up Design Studio - Disney Hannah Montana. This fun set includes a light up desk to help girls create their own Hannah Montana inspired clothing. This top toy for girls is recommended for ages 8 - 12.

Best Toys for Girls Who Love Crafts
Another gift on the best toys for girls list is the Silkscreen Factory by Alex Toys. This kit allows girls to create one of a kind looks using 14 stencil designs and 4 colors of ink. Girls can turn t-shirts, hand bags and other items into their very own creations. Also on the top toys list for girls who love crafts is the trendy Alex Knot A Scarf Fleece Scarf Making Kit. Both of these kits are recommended for children ages 8-12.

Check out these best toys for girls for the next occasion you need to give a gift. These are fun toys that girls aged 8-12 will love and appreciate from the moment they open the box. Most of these hot new toys for girls are available and discount retailers and through on-line retailers.