As a result, construction toys, bolstered by demand from girls, are a bright spot in the $22-billion industry, which has seen other categories stagnate or decline. Eager to make up for lost time ...

As a result, construction toys, bolstered by demand from girls, are a bright spot in the $22-billion industry, which has seen other categories stagnate or decline. Eager to make up for lost time ...

To find the best gifts for 11-year-old girls, we spoke to Jackie Cucco, senior editor at the Toy Insider, and Laurie Leahey, senior editor of TTPM (Toys, Tots, Pets, and More).