30 Gifts for 12-Year-Old Girls They Won’t Roll Their Eyes At

They’ve probably outgrown dolls, but they’ll love the bimonthly Hey Doll! Box, uniquely curated with four to six themed items that provide motivation, direction, and support for girls in this formative (and often confusing) stage of life. They’ll receive things like books, jewelry, shirts, and body products and have access to the Hey Doll! interactive website.

All the panache of painting in the convenience of markers, these paint pens are perfect for whatever art projects or creative endeavors your kiddo wants to attempt. Vivid, water-based paint dries quickly, making it ideal for working on a variety of surfaces — rocks, canvas, plastic, wood, terracotta — not just paper!

A kalimba, also known as a “thumb piano,” is a simple instrument that makes a sound when the player slides their thumbs along several metal tabs. Its simplicity means your girl can get the hang of making it “sing” relatively quickly — but there’s an instruction book and labeled keys, just in case.

This truly unique box comes with a twist: The various book-themed gifts that arrive with your new book are meant to be opened at certain moments in the story for an immersive, interactive reading experience. You never know when you’ll turn the page and find it’s time to open a gift!

Your 12-year-old girl will have the opportunity to fall asleep under the stars from the comfort of their own room! Galaxies and nebulas will dance before their eyes, creating instant ambiance. Simple button controls make it easy to cycle through light effects, adjust brightness, and more.

All the aroma and calm of a bath bomb in the convenience of a shower! Just place the steamer in the corner of your shower and let the soothing fragrance whisk them to a place where middle-school stress doesn’t exist. Scents include lavender, eucalyptus, vanilla, watermelon, grapefruit, and peppermint.

We love the new Harry Potter line from cool-girl brand Pura Vida. Whether you’re a brave Gryffindor, clever Ravenclaw, loyal Hufflepuff, or ambitious Slytherin, there’s a ring set for you, each engraved with house name, colors, and qualities.

With every purchase, 5% will be donated to the World Literacy Foundation for up to $25,000.

There’s nothing quite like coming home from a day of middle school, kicking off your shoes (anywhere — don’t worry, mom will clean them up), and pulling on a fluffy, cozy pair of slippers.

This adorable bunny pair has anti-slip soles, which means the only thing slipping will be her foot into these comfy critters! Comes in four chic neutrals: pink, light gray, white, and khaki.

Your tween will love this set of seven scented beeswax lip balms in a cute reusable storage pouch. Best of all, it’s lip balm with a mission: With every purchase, the Savannah Bee Company is able to help support the Bee Cause Project, which builds educational hives across the country to help save the bees.

Has your kid ever wanted to hug a Yeti? Probably not. But if they have, this delightfully soft, white, faux-fur throw blanket is just the thing. If they haven’t dreamed of hugging a Yeti, they’ll still love snuggling up under all this fuzzy warmth.

If your 12-year-old girl has shown an interest in getting in the kitchen, this book is the perfect place to get started. Includes tips on the best kitchen practices, user-friendly tutorials on basic technique, and dozens of delicious recipes to instill a lifelong love of baking.

From social media to friendships to just figuring everything out, being a 12-year-old girl isn’t easy, and we can’t overstate how important encouragement and affirmation are during this time. This deck of mindfulness cards gives them a daily (or as-needed) dose of calming, reassuring self-esteem. A great and easy self-care practice!

For more than 100 years, everyone’s favorite Anne (with an E) has been charming readers. The bold, melodramatic orphan girl has adventures in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. The idea of “extra” didn’t exist in 1908, but that’s what Anne is.

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This isn’t a little-kid Lego set. We love this beautiful kit with true-to-form models of real New York City skyscrapers, including the Flatiron Building, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty. Each landmark is scaled to give an accurate representation of the comparative size of each.

A standard of alternative girls for decades, Doc Martens are a must-have for any soon-to-be teen. Whether they like wearing jeans or dresses, the classic design goes with everything. We love that this pair is vegan, so they can love fashion and animals.

Is your 12-year-old girl starting to say things like “OMG, it’s giving Gemini” or “I like them, but you know how Libras can be!”?

Congratulations: They’re into astrology now. The zodiac-minded tween will love this simple but chic handmade necklace, featuring their star sign constellation in a subtle, classic design.

Burt’s Bees has been a byword for “hippie beauty” for decades, and your 12-year-old girl will enjoy this assortment of all-natural products that promote soft, healthy, glowing skin (and a little bit of daily pampering) from lips to hands, cuticles to toes.

There’s a good chance your 12-year-old girl has gotten more into accessories lately. There’s also a good chance that being a 12-year-old girl, they misplace their jewelry all the time. No more, with this hand-shaped jewelry organizer, with space for rings, bracelets, and watches galore.

Perfect for hanging out in the park, backyard, or parties on the go! The super cute, sleek design of this Bluetooth speaker is matched by excellent sound quality, and the simple touch system at the top allows you to Play, Pause, or Skip your music as well as answer phone calls.

It’s not the frame but what’s inside it that counts — but this set of three certainly makes a statement of its own. Gallery-style hanging frames are suspended from sturdy metal chains that attach to a matching wall-mounted knob. Two frames float a 4x6-inch image, while the smaller frame floats a 4x4-inch image.