| Santa's sleigh is just around the corner. And, that | | | | puzzle or a nifty watch. |
| means we are in the market for some top cool | | | | Sleepover Kit - What 8-year-old girl can resist this |
| Christmas gifts for a happy 8-year-old boy or girl. | | | | fabulous sleepover kit. Even if all her sleepovers |
| My 8-year-old friends let you know well ahead of | | | | are at home, she can invite friends over and let |
| time what their favorite gifts are. Some children | | | | them share this kit with her. It includes a warm, |
| want the latest games such as Cadoo or Cariboo. | | | | cozy sleeping bag and pillow, a cosmetics bag with |
| Others have their heart set on a bicycle with | | | | a comb and brush, a toothbrush, nail polish, hair |
| training wheels and headlights. | | | | ribbons, clips and combs, and a drinking mug and |
| One favorite gift is a remote controlled dinosaur | | | | thermos. All this fits nicely into a colorful carrying |
| that walks across the floor, swaying his head | | | | bag. |
| from side to side. Two others are a stone | | | | Name Scroll on a Painting - Every 8-year-old loves |
| polishing kit and a backyard tent. | | | | his or her first name. That is one reason why this |
| Some 8-year-olds want a snazzy watch that | | | | name scroll is such a hit. The first name and its |
| lights up in the dark or a glittery golden shoulder | | | | meaning stand out against the background of a |
| strap bag that is all the rage. | | | | painting. Included are famous people with that |
| For now though, let us take a look at a few great | | | | name. The painting may be of a kitten, a dog, |
| gifts to thrill your favorite 8-year old. | | | | horses, flowers, or a crest. This is a treasured gift |
| Flying Bee - You have probably heard of the "Bee | | | | that is ready for framing. |
| Movie" by now. Well, here is the next best thing. | | | | Red Robot - Who could not fall in love with a little |
| It is the flying bee. This remote controlled bee | | | | red robot who follows you around all day on his 4 |
| soars and swoops and flies. You can fly it indoors | | | | crab-like legs. You control him with a remote |
| or outdoors. The 16 inch wingspan helps it dip, | | | | control. He has 3 different modes. The "shy" |
| soar and flutter. It is crash resistant and runs on | | | | mode, the "more active" mode, and the "very |
| batteries. | | | | active" mode which has him investigating his |
| Mystery Gift - The mystery gift is a big time | | | | space and peering through open doorways as well |
| favorite of 8-year-olds. Why? Because it is a big | | | | as reacting to sights, sounds and touch. |
| box that is filled with surprise little gifts. The little | | | | Well that is about it. I hope you liked these top |
| gifts are individually wrapped. They may include | | | | cool Christmas gifts for a happy 8-year-old boy |
| wind up cars, a coloring book and crayons, a | | | | or girl. Remember that your 8-year-old will love |
| bubble-blowing kit, a light-up tiara or crown, an | | | | whatever you get him or her. So, keep warm |
| activity book or a magic set. There might also be | | | | and have a very merry Christmas. |
| larger gifts such as a sailboat, a portable radio, a | | | | |