GD6 loves animals so most of her games reflect that. She loves World Zoo, Sims Animals Africa, and several other animal games (all have some educational value). She also had played Madagascar and the Littlest Pet Shop games. The newest ones are ZuZu Hamster and Petz Hamster (you have to take care of the hamsters). These latter games give her something to share with her friends. I am interested in looking into some of the other games mentioned like Brain Quest and Animal Crossing (didn't realize they made that for the DS).