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Want gifts for 9-year-old girls that they will love? How about one of these books, art ideas, dolls, or games?

So before reaching for the same old last-minute presents (like, ahem, gift cards), peruse our list of the best birthday gift ideas for women—yes, even the hard-to-shop-for ones.