Fairies have been the subject of countless kids' bedtime stories and fairy tales for centuries! Today, fairy toys 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 some of our most ‘wand-erful’ fairy toys for girls and boys!
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
- Toy fairies 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
Fairy Toys For Kids
Need some fairy gifts for the little elf or fairy princess in your family? Here are some of our favourites, including fairy dolls, fairy colouring pages, 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 Dolls
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).
Alternatively, Forest Friend Lottie Doll wears a green and lilac fairy costume, lilac headband, and gold shoes - the perfect fairy 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.
3. 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!
4. Fairy Craft
What’s a fairy without a magic wand? With this marvellous Magic Wand Kit, kids can make their very own wooden wands and jazz them up with spiders and sparkly jewels! We also have the Flower Fairy Kit from Buttonbag - a no sew, no cut fairy craft set packed full of materials to create enchanted accessories, including tiaras, headbands, necklaces, and wands.
Mini artists can sprinkle some fairy dust on their next crafty masterpiece with Tiger Tribe’s Fairy Foil Art Set, or dress a flutter of fairies with Mini Transfer Magic.
For curious kids, 4M’s fairy craft kits are a must. They can make fairy fridge magnets and badges with Mould & Paint - Flower Fairy, get creative with the Design Your Own Fairy Chest set (a perfect place to store tiny treasures!), accessorise a nightlight with the Fairy Light Bulb kit, or set the scene for make-believe play with the Starlit Light Up Fairy Door.
5. Fairy Soft Toy
Special storytimes begin with our bewitching Fairy Hand Puppet! Dressed for the part with her pink hair, glittery wings, pretty bow, and tutu, this fantastical fairy puppet is full of personality. The moving mouth allows little storytellers to dream up and perform their own fairytale folklores, letting their imagination take flight. For little hands, the Fairy Finger Puppet from Fiesta Crafts is a fabulous alternative, inspiring whimsical role play and spellbinding storytelling.
6. Fairy Colouring
These friendly forest creatures are ready and waiting to be coloured in! Perfect for portable play, Tiger Tribe’s unique Forest Fairies Colouring Book features 48 fairy pictures to colour, plus 5 sticker sheets, and 10 marker pens. It comes neatly packed in a self-contained storage box with a magnetic flap to keep everything safe.
7. Fairy Stickers
For sticker-loving toddlers, our Fairy Stickabouts set includes a fold-out fairytale scene and 34 reusable stickers which can be enjoyed time and time again. Stick them to the forest play scene or take the fun to the bath, fridge, walls, and windows (without leaving any sticky residue for you to clean up!). Being glue-free and reusable also makes the set ideal for travelling, so you can keep the kids entertained both at home and on the go.
What are your child’s favourite fairy toys?