cd for eight year old girl - or other ideas

elsien

Hi all,
my niece has a birthday coming up, and as her dad had banned all things pink, fluffy, or clothes - (she needs an extension to the house apparently for her numerous outfits!) I'm thinking along the lines of music. She has lots of pop party type compilations, but I was thinking of something from a band/singer she might like. I have no idea what music appeals to 8 year olds - any help would be appreciated.
I also thought of a handheld vanity set, but it needs to be high street as I've left it too late to send of for anything.
Cheers
(from a very old feeling auntie)

Teresa60

How about The High School Musical DVD or CD, my daughter and niece have these and they never stop playing them, lots of songs and dances to sing along and dance to. I think she would like it.

LizD_2

Depends a lot on the child, but I believe there is an album from Lazy Town, which should be in the shops. Think it's quite popular in that age group.

http://www.nickjr.co.uk/shows/lazy/index.aspx

Teresa60

No I would aim Lazy Town more at 4 or 5 year olds. Sorry.

elsien

Teresa60 wrote: »

How about The High School Musical DVD or CD, my daughter and niece have these and they never stop playing them, lots of songs and dances to sing along and dance to. I think she would like it.

A friend at work mentioned that as well, but do you need to see the dvd first?- her mum and dad don't really like her watching tv, so it would have to be the cd - is the music ok without knowing the story?

Teresa60

Yes the CD is great, she will enjoy it.

LizD_2

Teresa60 wrote: »

No I would aim Lazy Town more at 4 or 5 year olds. Sorry.

Fair enough! Personally, I'd think High School Musical is a tad grown-up for an eight year old, but I guess I'm a bit old-fashioned! And of course, it depends on the child.

Kitikat

My nine year old loves High School Musical, go for that.

mikewebs

I would agree High School Musical seems to be loved by all kids.

As an alternative, if she is a music lover, why not get her a cheap MP3 player so she can have music wherever she goes.

Just a thought

beard0609

Hi have 8yo and 11 yo.. both love H S M if not just got mine

Ultimate Girl Groups has been a very big hit...

Not sure if you'd had thought of doing thing.. mine love Hama beads and the new (think they are called) Bind beards as they need no ironing...

elsien

Thanks, got crafty stuff for xmas though, so I was after a change.