Our Holiday Gift Guide: Tween Girl
Posted Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 10:16 PM Central
by Tim Briscoe
We've picked out some really cute DVDs for the pre-teen girl on your Christmas shopping list. These choices are great for young ladies in the formative ages between seven and 12.
Pollyworld
Barbie is great but the plastic fashion of Polly Pocket is where it's at. This an animated adventure has Polly and her friends invited to the Pollyworld Theme Park to participate in a reality TV show. Available now. $19.98 SRP.
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Taking Over the Tipton
What girl wouldn't want to live every day in a hotel? Not mention spending your days with dreamy twins (I speak from a young girl's point-of-view, of course) Cole and Dylan Sprouse. This is the first (and only to date) DVD of the hugely popular Disney Channel show. Available now. $19.99 SRP.
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
Can't afford to get her a real pony? Get her this tender story about a horse starring every pre-teen girl's favorite actress Dakota Fanning. Available now. $29.99 SRP.
Winx Club: Battle for Alfea
It's animated action for girls. Winx Club is a group of six teens who attend a magical school for fairies. They battle a group of evil witches known as The Trix. This Italian-made series is kind of like Harry Potter for girls. Available now. $14.98 SRP.
Bratz: Passion 4 Fashion Diamondz
Is your pre-teen a fashion diva in training? If so, then she's no stranger to Bratz. This 70-minute animated movie is their lasted. Available now. $19.98 SRP.
Little Manhattan
Ah, yes, puppy love. This one is told from the point-of-view of a 10 and three quarters-year-old boy but girls will adore the cute romance. Available now. $27.98 SRP.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Extended Edition
The popular 2005 gets the special treatment in this four-disc set. There are some nice bonus features including a commentary track featuring all the child stars. Available now. $42.99 SRP. A deluxe gift set with some really neat looking bookends is also available at $79.99 SRP.
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front
It's the third full-length, live-action movie from American Girl. You know about American Girl dolls, don't you? The young lady on your list certainly does. Molly is one of the three original dolls. The movie, set during World War II, has Molly missing her Dad who is overseas caring for wounded soldiers. Available now. $19.97 SRP.