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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Katie Gregory

Best gifts and toys for 8 year olds that they will love

Buying a gift for an eight year old can be quite the challenge.

By the time they’ve hit this stage of middle childhood, kids are beginning to show more independence from their parents, investing more time in building friendships, and becoming more discerning about what they play and interact with. So, it’s worth putting in the time to pick out the perfect present – whether you’re looking for a birthday party gift or a showstopper to hide under the Christmas tree.

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