I LOVE this age for gift giving because 9 year old girls are still playing with toys and also doing crafts ... year old girl in your life! Also read: Best Books for 9-year Olds Activity Books ...

Nine- to 12-year-old girls, also known as tweens, unsurprisingly vacillate between childlike interests and adult-esque sophistication. (As the parent of a 9-year-old, I see this up close.) ...

So in keeping with Strategist tradition, I’ve rounded up the most exciting and sought-after toys that kids of all ages are putting at the top ... year-olds, 6-year-olds, 7-year-olds, 8-year-olds ...