Gift for 6 year old girl?

Question

I'm going to europe to visit family and need to get my niece something. she's 6. nothing hannah montana or anything americanised since she's never heard of it. also no dolls/barbies

any ideas?

Answer 1

hmmmm..... How about some plastic toy jewellry you know the kind and a little jewllery box and small girls love make up my friends daughter is about 5 and she would love something like that.Hope that helps

Answer 2

wot bout a laptop dat helps with learnig things lyk maths,french,english,games dat helps with spellin n science

very educational

Answer 3

the couple of 6 year old females that I know love to put make up on, so maybe some make up and some dress heels and purse might be nice.

Or an easy bake oven.

shrinky dinks are also good (if they are still around)

Answer 4

Get a cute shoebox sized box (photo box, fabric covered box, even a rubbermaid box)  You could even personalize it with markers or paint.

Fill it inexpensive fun stuff from the dollar store or Walmart...

Stickers, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Glue, Paper pads, candy, glowsticks, lip gloss, chapstick, hair scrunchies, craft supplies, scissors, ruler, little diary notebook, small toys, pez, pez dispenser, stamps and ink pad, crayons, hole puncher, hair clips, nail polish, cute socks, plastic jewlery

Answer 5

I've got a great gift idea for you, one that is certainly fun and educational. Buy your niece books! I give books for all occasions and I cannot emphasize enough how important I think it is that you consider giving books as gifts, especially with so many negative influences impacting children nowadays. Please, please, please, I beg you to buy this young girl something other than toys. I firmly believe that if you buy her a toy you'll be wasting your money on something she'll likely outgrow in months if not years or tire of in weeks if not days (after all, she's turning six). I heartily advise you to invest your money in something that (when used daily) can benefit her for the rest of her life. I realize you're probably looking for toy ideas and that's why you posted your question in this forum, but think about the impact books can have on this young girl's life. Think of the special opportunity you have to influence her early learning and foster her emergent reading skills. Picture yourself reading to her and the joyful moments you two can share exploring the pages of a book. A book can be an everlasting gift and you can inscribe a special message within it, creating a lasting memory for this young lady. I still have books that my aunt and uncle gave me when I was a child and I loved rediscovering the inscriptions they wrote me when I read the books again as an adult. The single best way to help a child become a reader (for life) is to read to her. You can make a huge difference in your niece's life by giving her books. You're establishing that you value reading and literature and you're encouraging her to value the same. Most young children love to hear the cadence of someone else's voice. Reading aloud to a child can be calming, instructive and just plain fun. I advise you to look for books that rhyme or have a rhythmic pattern. Also, pop-up books and lift the flap books can be very attractive to children of any age (I've offered some below). There are thousands of books that you might choose for her, but let me recommend a few:

"The Long-Nosed Pig" by Keith Faulkner; ill. by Jonathan Lambert [pop-up book]

"The Wide-Mouthed Frog" by Keith Faulkner; ill. by Jonathan Lambert [pop-up book]

"Shark in the Park" by Nick Sharrat [Fun!]

"Bark, George" by Jules Feiffer [Hysterical!]

"T is for Terrible" by Peter McCarty

"Some Dogs Do" by Jez Alborough [I could read this book every day for the rest of my life--so positive do I think its message is].

"Duck in the Truck" by Jez Alborough

"Louella Mae, She's Run Away" by Karen Beaumont Alarcón; ill. by Rosanne Litzinger

"The Wolf's Chicken Stew" by Keiko Kasza

"Rosie's Walk" by Pat Hutchins

"The Teeny Tiny Woman: An Old English Ghost Tale" by Barbara Seuling [There are many versions of this story but this is my favorite].

"Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale" by Mo Willems ["Knuffle Bunny Too" has since been published and chronicles what happens next].

"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems [There are other books about the Pigeon and his adventure--this is the best].

"Leonardo, the Terrible Monster" by Mo Willems [Hysterical!]

"Edwina, the Dinosaur that Didn't Know She Was Extinct" by Mo Willems

"Sheep in a Jeep" by Nancy Shaw; ill. by Margot Apple

"Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina

"Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gag

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson

"Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown; ill. by Clement Hurd

"Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!" by Sandra Boynton

"The Missing Piece" by Shel Silverstein

"The Missing Piece Meets the Big O" by Shel Silverstein [I like this better than the original...but both are excellent!]

"The Very Quiet Cricket" by Eric Carle

"Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On" by Lois Ehlert

"Banana Moon" by Janet Marshall

"Dinosaur Roar" by Paul & Henrietta Stickland

"How Loud Is a Lion?" by Stella Blackstone; ill. by Clare Beaton

"Clickety Clack" by Robert & Amy Spence; ill. by Margaret Spengler

"One Red Dot" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"Blue 2" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"600 Black Spots" by David A. Carter [pop-up book...the third in the series...there will be two more...I can't wait!]

"Arrowville" by Geefwee Bodoe

"Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon

"No, David!" by David Shannon [Check out David's other adventures, too].

"Ella Sarah Get Dressed" by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

"Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type" by Doreen Cronin; ill. by Betsy Lewin

"How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague

"How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague

"How Does a Dinosaur Eat His Food?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague [There are several other books about dinosaurs from this author and illustrator].

"The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds

"Ish" by Peter H. Reynolds

"Someday" by Alison McGhee and Peter H. Reynolds [I can think of no better picture book for a mom to share with her daughter. It also makes a great gift for a mom or her child].

"The Spider and the Fly" by Mary Howitt; ill. by Tony DiTerlizzi

"Imogene's Antlers" by David Small

"Un Gato y un Perro" by Clare Masurel [A dual-language delight!]

"Knock, Knock!" by Saxton Freymann...[et al.].

"Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson; ill. by Jane Chapman [There are a host of other "Bear" books by this team...check 'em out].

"I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean" by Kevin Sherry [Terrifically funny...comes with set of bath decals].

"Little Pea" by Amy Krouse Rosethal; illustrated by Jen Corace

"The Curious Demise of a Contrary Cat" story by Lynne Berry; pictures by Luke LaMarca

"Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale" retold by Carmen Agra Deedy; illustrated by Michael Austin

"The Gift of Nothing" by Patrick McDonnell

"Just Like Heaven" by Patrick McDonnell

"Hug Time" by Patrick McDonnell

"Art" by Patrick McDonnell [McDonnell is also the creator of "Mutts," a serial comic strip that runs in newspapers nationwide. The first three above feature characters from the strip. Highly recommended!]

"The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson

"Black? White! Day? Night? - A Book of Opposites" by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

"Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs" by Tomie dePaola [This is an endearing story about loss that is treated with such sensitivity].

I've read the above stories scores of times to varied audiences to great cheer (and occasionally tears). Click on my profile and e-mail me. I would be happy to correspond with you and make further suggestions. I'd encourage you to check out the above titles from your local library before you buy any books. While you're there, talk to the children's librarians and ask them for their recommendations, too. I'd also suggest you to find a copy of Jim Trelease's "The Read Aloud Handbook" (see link below). It's an invaluable resource for parents, godparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Another good source of information is "Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children," published by The New York Times and edited by Eden Ross Lipson.

Finally, if you want to get her something crafty, I recommend you visit the Klutz website. It's a terrific resource for people in your situation. Klutz publishes a wide variety of quality, inexpensive books and accessories that, I think, any "almost seven-year-old girl" would adore. The books will teach her creative things or complement interests that she might already have. Below is a list of some gift Klutz books for less than $10. You can find the books at most national booksellers or you can order them directly from the Klutz website. Check out the gift center feature. I've given many Klutz products as gifts and have bought many others for use in my work as an educator.

The Wishing Stars Book (probably my favorite!)

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/ssw...

Cat's Cradle

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/410...

The Cootie Catcher Book

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/411...

Little Letters

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/123

Hand Art

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/108

Highlight This Book

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/102

Amazing Lacing

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/100

The Klutz Book of Jacks

http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/410...

Answer 6

LEGOS!