Shopping Tips and Guidance by Mandy Claire

To make your choice much easier, some of the largest online stores have been consulted when preparing this list of great gifts for pre-teen girls.

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1. Illuminated W.O.R.D. - The extreme Word Game Collection

Word games are all the time "in" for girls and contemporary technology brings this palm-size unit with touch screen technology and four games - Text Tumbler, Word Search, Alpha-Mixer and Word Search. It has varying skill levels, animation, sound effects and full illumination for play anywhere.

2. Stylin Studio from Girl Tech

Even younger girls have an eye for fashion and are keen to explore and fabricate their tastes. This touchpad console provides girls with heaps of cool options for hair, clothing, make-up, and accessories. They can fabricate looks that appeal and then print out the makeovers they've created.

3. Video Journal from Radica

In this century, girls have interactive electronic journals to replace the old pad and pen diaries enjoyed by earlier generations. This one has been designed for young girls and also allows them to download videos and photos into their journal entries. As well, it teaches the basics of photography and digital technology.

4. V.Smile - Cinderella: Cinderella's Magic Wishes form Vtech

A studying Adventure where girls help Cinderella become a Princess by coping with eight inspiring games (such as helping Cinderella to deliver lunch) that help them improve their school skills. These include math, logic, patterns, music and spelling.

5. Im Me Wireless Handheld expedient from Radica

A portable expedient that allows girls to chat with family and friends and can be used in any place in the home. It is safer to use than a computer and is an beyond doubt used handheld tool.

6. Designer's World Game - Tv Plug-In from Hasbro

Budding young designers get a opening to create their own styles and walk the catwalk on the way to fame and fortune in this inspiring game for girls. Just plug the console into any Tv and start creating their own fashion world.

7. Nitro Web Notebook - Vtech Grade School Learning

This is a very grownup finding computer for youngsters who can use it to share in study fun for 80 activities, along with Spanish, math, art, reading and a ton more! It has a sleek blue case that looks like a general computer on the surface but has features and educational games especially for children. Youngsters love it!