Gift Ideas for Little Girls: Barbie Movies - DVDs, All Including Latest

Barbie is very popular in my house of two little princesses. My daughters are 6 and almost 5 and they still love everything Barbie. They have almost all of the movies listed below; the ones they don't have are on their wish list for Santa this year!

I was inspired to write this list of Barbie movies when a friend of mine asked for a Barbie movie recommendation for her young toddler, who is just getting introduced to these movies (and sure to become a big fan, too, I'm sure.) I actually recommended to her my very favorite one - Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper.

Although they are all very good, this one is my favorite not only because of the storyline, but the music is fantastic and fun! All of the Barbie movies have beautiful music that will stay in your head all day, but not in a bad way!

All of these movies are available at Amazon, as well as many of the dolls and toys of these movies. There's also a couple of great Barbie Movie Collections that would make wonderful gifts, and check out the Barbie DVD player below, too!

• It's here! "Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2" came out recently. Merliah travels to oceans far away to compete in a world surf championship. She makes new friends and catches big waves in an even bigger adventure! My kids keep watching it over and over again; it's a big hit with them!
• Now set for a fall 2012 release is Barbie Princess and the Popstar. In this movie, Barbie takes on a challenge — she plays two roles! In one, she’s a princess who feels bored and stifled by her very regimented life. In the other, she’s a rock star who is weary of touring, press junkets, and performances. When the girls decide to switch roles, they get a taste of how the other lives. Sounds a bit like a modern version of Barbie as Princess and the Pauper, which, in my opinion, cannot be topped!

Okay, so here's the long awaited 2011 Barbie movies have all been released, and here they are:

• Barbie: A Fairy Secret was released on March 15, 2011 -> order NOW at Amazon (I did!) In the meantime, I am also seeing lots of 'Fairy Secret' Barbies and other products available for purchase!!
• Barbie in Princess Charm School - This movie was released on September 13, 2011 There's a Sticker Book and a Step Into Reading book also available at Amazon now (see link below) that would pair perfectly with the movie as a gift!
• Barbie: A Perfect Christmas - This was released on November 8, 2011. I purchased it but haven't seen it yet because it is a Christmas gift for my kids - I'll update with my opinion after we see it which I'm sure will be sometime on Christmas day, just 6 days away!

• Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale - Get ready! In this movie she's off to Paris to her aunt's fashion house. In true Barbie fashion (no pun intended) she ultimately saves the fashion house that she learns is in danger of being shut down. -->
• Barbie in A Mermaid Tale- Barbie plays Merliah who is is a Malibu surf champion in this latest release. Merliah discovers that her mother is a mermaid who's in trouble and Merliah sets of to help her...

• Barbie and the Three Musketeers - Barbie and her friends star in this classic tale where they use their "girl power" to save the day. It's "all for one and one for all" in this latest Barbie movie release.
• Barbie Presents Thumbelina - A brand new tale with the classic Thumbelina character. Thumbelina and her friends are uprooted from their garden to the city. Thumbelina sets out to prove that you can make a difference, no matter how big or small you are.

• Barbie Mariposa and her Butterfly Fairy Friends - Mariposa is a butterfly fairy who lives in Flutterfield.  She reads and dreams of the world outside Flutterfield and is given the chance to journey beyond her safe home to help save the Queen.
• Barbie and the Diamond Castle - Liana and Alexa are best friends who befriend a girl who is trapped inside a mirror.  The best friends embark on a journey to the hidden Diamond Castle to save their new friend. They ultimately learn that friendship is a true treasure.
• Barbie in A Christmas Carol - Just like the classic adaptation of A Christmas Carol, three Christmas Spirits take the singing diva, Eden, played by Barbie, on a holiday journey that opens her heart to the joys of giving and the spirit of the holiday season.

• Barbie as the Island Princess - Featuring nine great songs, set sail with Barbie, who's discovered by Prince Antonio after growing up on an island after a shipwreck as a little girl.  Love guides her as she and her animal friends explore civilization.
• Barbie Fairytopia Magic of the Rainbow - Barbie plays Elina, a fairy who travels to fairy school and meets other fairies who are chosen to create the first rainbow of the season.  An evil fairy tries to stop them, but they discover that together they are strong enough to defeat evil.

• Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses - Princess Genevieve (Barbie) and her 11 sisters discover a secret entrance to a world where dreams come true and they go every night to dance.  When they discover that their father's kingdom is in danger, they learn that they can overcome obstacles with the power of family.

• Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus - Princess Annika (Barbie) has three days to break Wenlock's spell.  Together with Brietta, a winged horse, the travels to the Cloud Kingdom and attempts to build a magic wand of light to save the people of her kingdom.  The score of this movie includes themes from Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.

• Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper -  Seven original (fantastic) songs are featured in this, Barbie's first animated musical, where the classic Mark Twain tale is recreated.  Barbie plays a dual role as both the Princess and the Pauper, a poor village girl.  Both girls dare to follow their dreams and discover that destiny is in their hearts.
• Barbie Fairytopia - Elina is a flower fairy who, when her fairy friends are unable to fly, embarks on a journey to solve the problem.  In this first Fairytopia movie, Elina learns the power of courage and friendship.

• Barbie of Swan Lake - In Barbie's 3rd animated movie, she comes to life as Odette, who follows a unicorn into the an Enchanted Forest.  An evil wizard, Rothbart, transforms her into a swan and she takes on the task of saving the forest from Rothbart.  Odette learns that she is braver than she thinks.

• Barbie As Rapunzel - Rapunzel is kept hidden away deep in a forest, but when she discovers a magic paintbrush, it takes her on a journey that ultimately brings peace to two feuding kingdoms.  It also leads her fall in love with Prince Stefan and she learns that the world can be changed with love and imagination.

• Barbie in the Nutcracker -  This modern adaptation of the classic Nutcracker magically transforms Barbie, who plays the role of Clara.  She sets of with the Nutcracker on an adventure to find the Sugarplum Princess, who is the only one that can break the evil Mouse King's spell.  The lesson learned here is that anything is possible if you are kind, clever and brave.  Features the beloved Tchaikovsky music and real-life movements of dancers from the New york City Ballet.