Wren,

We may have experienced something similar. When my son was around that age, he went through a phase where he absolutely would not watch any kid's movie or show where inanimate objects like cars were personified and given googly eyes and the power of speech. Now, at 13, he is suffering from regrets that he didn't play enough as a child. It's so sad to see a teenager bemoaning his wasted youth. Perhaps you can explain the concept of suspension of disbelief in an academic way for her?

Kitty