Help with good first lizard for a child

[IW17]

Hi everyone. Here's my question. My fiance's 12 year old daughter has been coming with me to Reptile shows over the last couple months, and is taking a liking to the hobby. Unfortunately she doesn't hold much of an interest in Snakes which is more my area of knowledge. She has been really interested in lizards, cresties in particular. I don't know much about lizards and I'm wondering if this would be a good species to get her started in. I would be the main caretaker with her helping and learning responsibilities of the hobby. My only concern is that I know she would like a species that can be held and interacted with. I was thinking a Bearded dragon or blue tongue skink would be a better option. If anyone has some advice or wisdom I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance!

Drew