7 Magical Fairy Toys for International Fairy Day
Fairies have been the subject of countless kids' bedtime stories and fairy tales for centuries! Today, toy fairies remain a cherished childhood favourite in playrooms around the world.
International Fairy Day is an annual event dedicated to honouring fairy folklore. For families, it’s a day to let your kiddie’s imagination soar, share enchanted stories, and try fantastical fairy crafts. Read on to discover more about this magical day, and explore seven of our most ‘wand-erful’ fairy toys!
International Fairy Day
Falling on 24th June every year, International Fairy Day was established by fantasy artist, Jessica Galbreth, as a way to celebrate the spectacle of these magical winged creatures.
Why Do Kids Love Fairies?
Fairies captivate kids’ hearts as they evoke feelings of magic, mystery, and wonder. They’re believed to live in a world where anything is possible, appealing to children’s sense of adventure while offering them enchanted escapism from the everyday.
Why Kids Love Fairy Toys
- Fairy toys evoke a sense of mystery & wonder
- They have magical abilities
- They spark children’s imagination
- They’re visually captivating (think sparkles & glitter!)
- They appeal to kids’ fantasy fascination
- They represent adventure & escapism
- They inspire enchanted storytelling
- They offer companionship
What Are Some Fun Facts About Fairies For Kids?
Here are some fun ‘facts’ about fairies to share with your kids:
- Fairies are ancient mythical creatures believed to have been around for centuries
- Fairies have other names, such as nymphs, pixies, and sprites
- There are different types of fairies, such as garden fairies, water fairies, house fairies, and more
- Folklore suggests fairies can communicate with trees and animals
- Fairies are present in a range of cultures’ myths and legends
- A circle of mushrooms is called a fairy ring
- Fairies are said to be guardians of children
7 Fairy Toys For Kids
Need some fairy gifts for the ickle elf or fairy princess in your family? Here are seven of our favourites, including fairy dolls, fairy art and colouring sets, fairy wands, fairy soft toys, and more!
1. Pink Fairy Train Set
Hop aboard a train heading for a magical land far, far away! Our magnificent 75-piece Fairy Town Train Set is packed with pink shades and fairy figures set amongst a mystical landscape. It comes with colourful train carriages, trees, houses, and a helicopter, so the fairy fun is endless!
For wooden railway beginners, we recommend our bestselling 35-piece Fairy Figure of Eight Train Set. It features an adorable train engine and pastel-coloured carriages which chug by pretty houses, trees, and toadstools as they travel across the countryside.
2. Fairy Skittles
A fabulous fairy toy for younger children, our Fairy Skittles set is a classic wooden toy with a whimsical twist. Set up the skittles outside in the garden or indoors in your playroom, then use the wooden bowling ball to see if you can topple all the fairies over!
3. Fairy Soft Toy
Meet your littlen’s new fantastical friend! Chloe is a soft and snuggly fairy doll who comes dressed in a frilly pink tutu, rainbow t-shirt, and colourful wings. She has a sweet smile and wears her strawberry-blonde hair in bunches. Fancy an outfit change? Shop our dazzling doll wardrobe (medium size)!
4. Fairy Foil Art
Sprinkle some fairy dust on your crafty masterpiece with this fun Fairy Foil Art Set. Mini artists can pick a fairy card and peel off the holographic foil using the lifter tool to discover the adhesive sections. In seconds, a shiny fairy artwork will magically appear!
5. Fairy Wand Kit
What’s a fairy without a magic wand? With this marvellous Magic Wand Kit, kids can use the spellbinding products to make their very own purple, green, and gold wooden wands. Decorate them with spiders and sparkly jewels to jazz them up for spellcasting!
6. Forest Fairy Doll
If you go down to the forest today, you’re sure of a big surprise! Forest Friend Lottie Doll wears a green and lilac fairy costume, lilac headband, and gold shoes - the perfect outfit to seek out secret doors and discover where the fairy dust is sprinkled! At only 18cm tall, this woodland fairy doll is the ideal size to place in tree hollows in search of fairy friends.
7. Fairy Colouring Set
These friendly forest creatures are ready and waiting to be coloured in! Perfect for portable play, Tiger Tribe’s unique Forest Fairies Colouring Set features 48 colouring pages, five sticker sheets, and 10 marker pens. It comes neatly packed in a self-contained storage box with a magnetic flap to keep everything safe.