With their own burgeoning dreams and interests, tween-aged grandchildren are pretty picky when it comes to their stuff.  We've found the best goods to keep the any tween pleased.

The Musician (Tween)

Karaoke Revolution: American Idol
Your singing grandchild can audition with the rest of them, then nab an invitation to Hollywood. Watch out for Simon's nastiness.
$20
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Squier Mini Electric Guitar
This 22.75" scale axe is as good as it gets before hitting the grown-up size.

$100
Available at: Active Musician

 

Daisy Rock Short Scale Guitar
Known as the girl guitar, this flowery, short-scale version makes your granddaughter's music even sweeter.

$263
Available at: Shopatron

The Eco-Maniac (Tween)

Recycled Album Cover Journals
The ecologically responsible approach to filling pages with pre-teen angst, or keeping track of their rally dates.

$45
Available at: Etsy.com

 

"I'm Not a Plastic Bag"
Granddaughters equally concerned with the environment and high style find both in this trendy tote.

$45
Available at: iOffer

 

Organic Knit Scarf
Made from organic cotton on a sustainable farm in Africa to support the local economy. It's cuteness is almost an afterthought.

$70
Available at: EdunOnline

The Artist (Tween)

Oil Painting Set
A perfect, all-inclusive kit for anyone dabbling in the difficult media.

$40
Available at: Kids Art

 

Royal Langnickel All-Media Paint Set
Creative and experimental types can try out all sorts of paint in this full set.

$55
Available at: Dick Blick

 

Jullian Original French Easel
Your artistic genius will use this old fashioned wooden easel well into their MFA studies.

$150
Available at: Dick Blick

The All-Star (Tween)

Nintendo Wii Sports
Your restless athletes can't be outside all the time. Wii Sports is an exciting indoor equivalent.

$35
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot
Mimicking the thrill of skeet and trap shooting in the trademark, foam-and-rubber Nerf way.

$50
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Mia Hamm Signed Official Nike Soccer Ball
Give your goal-scoring gals an authentic piece of soccer memorabilia, autographed by girl hero Mia Hamm.

$280
Available at: NuLime.com

The Chef (Tween)

Kid's Alien Pizza Making Kit
They love to cook but are still drawn to the zanier things in life. The Alien Pizza kit is the perfect recipe for your quirky gourmand.

$14
Available at: Baby Scholars

 

Ratatouille Nintendo Wii
Grandchildren can live out the same high-pressure cooking scenarios from the blockbuster movie in this video game. The best part: No clean-up.

$40
Available at: CD Universe

 

Le Creuset Oval Dutch Oven
The better they become at baking, stewing, and roasting, the nicer wares they'll require.

$280
Available at: Williams Sonoma

The Techie (Tween)

Hannah Montana Flash Drive
They can't imagine a world without her and now their favorite pop star can help them transport their important files.

$19
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Fly Fusion Pentop Computer
A PC-ready pen they can take anywhere to update their blog, music files and even homework, if they find the time.

$80
Available at: Fly World

 

i-SOBOT
Dubbed "the smallest robot in production," tweens dig it's programmable moves and built in 200 word vocabulary. He already knows how to do push-ups and play air guitar.

$300
Available at: eToys

The Entrepreneur (Tween)

Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition
A time-tested lesson in real estate development, this updated version does away with pesky paper money.

$40
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Speedball Deluxe Screen Printing Kit
Are your grandchildren ready to put their brilliant slogans on a t-shirt? They'll need the best printing kit before they start production.

$65
Available at: ArtStuff

 

Folding Floor Loom Kit
If your grandchild is ready to sell those hats and scarves she's so good at making? This loom can get her up to speed.

$920
Available at: MuseumTour.com

The Adventurer (Tween)

XChair
Even the bold and fearless outdoorsy grandkids need a rest. The XChair is the pinnacle of outward bound relaxation.

$120
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Great White Shark Dive
Nothing is more memorable than going face to face with a giant, man-eating beast they've only seen on the Discovery Channel.

$815
Available at: Excitations.com

 

Summer Camp
Rock climbing, rowing, horseback riding, and of course, fire-building. A few weeks during summer can be an esteem building adventure of a lifetime.

Prices vary.
Available at: AcaCamps.org

The Animal Lover (Tween)

iDog amp'd
An edgier update to the popular iDog, this pup works remotely to dance, sing, and react to your grandkid's favorite tunes.

$40
Available at: Hasbro

 

Paul Frank Poplin Pajamas
Since getting them a live chimp is probably out of the question, this monkey-themed sleep set can fill in.

$64
Available at: Nordstromm

 

The Interactive Robotic Panda
A robotic version of the big, docile bear. He reacts to your grandchild's presence and voice and shows off his precious "hugging" feature.

$140
Available at: Hammacher Schlemmer

The Pulitzer Winner (Tween)

The Little Prince: 60th Anniversary Gift Edition
This whimsical tale of pint-sized space exploration is 60 years old, but still feels like a brand new world to young readers.

$12
Available at: Amazon.com

 

His Dark Materials Paperback Boxed Set
Fans of the famous trilogy will be absorbed even further in this special boxed edition.

$26
Available at: Amazon.com

 

Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set
Yet another way to sustain their utter devotion to the heroic teen wizard.

$120
Available at: Amazon.com