Christmas gifts for girls aged 8-11

Paper Jamz Rock Girl Pro Microphone

You'll be able to sing like a diva with the Paper Jamz Pro Microphone. Clip the working amplifier to your belt, turn on the microphone, and you'll be ready to take centre stage and out-sing Lady Gaga! As you sing, the Pro Microphone tunes your voice and adds effects in real time, meaning you'll always sound awesome when you sing.

£30.24, Amazon 

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Smencils

These quirky, eco-friendly pencils make writing and sketching as much fun for your nose as it is for your eyes because they're infused with natural scents that waft up as you use them. And we're not talking eau de pretentious scents; we're talking Black Cherry, Bubble Gum, Cinnamon, Cotton Candy, Grape, Orange, Rootbeer, Tropical Blast, Very Berry, and Watermelon.

£12.99, Firebox

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Monsters High Fearleading squad

Freaky just got fabulous with this great Monster High Ghoul Spirit 3 Doll Pack. Draculaura and Cleo de Nile are ready to cheer in their fearleading uniforms. With a set of poms poms and a Skullete megaphone, they will have the crowd roaring-literally. Lagoona Blue will do her part, wearing a sporty outfit in the team's colours, pink and black, and waving her large foam finger.

£57.99, Amazon

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Electric Friends iPod Speaker

Sweet and adorable, these iPod & iPhone docking stations are portable speaker systems, powered by AC adapter or batteries when on the move and equipped with a host of functions, including quality audio playback and touch-sensitive ears to adjust volume. Cute!

£39.99, Firebox

Microwaveable Bagpuss

The cuddly alternative to a hot water bottle, this iconic soft toy can be warmed in the microwave for instant hot hugs!

£14.95, Prezzybox

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Inflatable Roller Wheel

A great addition to any playroom (and just as much fun outdoors), the Inflatable Roller Wheel is so simple it’s brilliant. Inflate it with the included pump and your little ones can happily trundle around inside it like hamsters in a wheel.

£39.99, Firebox

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SFR Rio Roller Disco Quad Skates

Hit the rink with the hottest skates around.

£39.95, SkateHut

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Fashion Design Sketch Book Set

Perfect for the fashion designer on the go! Get all those amazing fashion ideas in your head down on paper with this inspiring sketchbook set. Contains 25 page designer sketch pad, fashion design style guide, coloured pencils and markers, eraser and sharpener, all in a handy folder.

£9.99, YellowMoon

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Alex Toys Yarn Craft

Alex Toys Yarn Craft Kit teaches children the traditional skills of knitting and crochet and makes a lovely gift for girls. This educational craft kit has easy to follow instructions and all the materials needed to learn basic knitting and crochet stitches through funky projects such as creating a chic scarf or bag and decorating with fashionable flowers and tassels.

£24.99, Crafts4Kids

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