Telescope for young beginner

[J B L]

Hello all,

My daughter will be 6 after Christmas and she's been talking about "santa bringing up something to watch the stars the sky and the sun (appreciate it's also a star but I haven't been that far yet )"
She's been pointing at longviews, binoculars and telescopes in various catalogues and since she's been talking about the "shiny things in the sky" for a little while I thought it'll be a great thing to encourage and see if she's willing to push a little more into.
The fact that it's also something I find more interesting than ballet is a plus so I could happily getting started with her.

I am starting from scratch. Reflector vs refractor = no idea! Can I attach a camera or a laptop or even a tablet to a telescope? Do I need/want to?... In short, I need guidance.

I've had a look on Amazon and it seems that telescopes at the lower end of the price range (£60 ish) aren't worth the hassle. I am also thinking that if she gets bored, a good, well regarded brand will be easier to shift on ebay if it comes to it. Equally, if she gets into it, I'd like for her to have something she can grow with (and her dad too).

Recommend away.

Thanks for reading.