Unicorn Gifts for Little Girls Age 3–5 (Books Included)
Unicorn mania never really ends for little girls this age. Here's how to shop it well.
If you’re shopping for a girl between 3 and 5, unicorns are essentially a guaranteed hit. This preference is strong, consistent across ages, and shows no signs of fading. The harder question is how to buy well within the category, as there’s a lot of low-quality merchandise and only a few things that are actually worth giving.
Why unicorns work so well as a gift subject
Unicorns occupy a specific imaginative space for small children: they’re magical, beautiful, and entirely open-ended. Unlike branded characters that come with fixed narratives, a unicorn belongs entirely to the child’s imagination. She can decide what it’s called, what it can do, and what color its mane is. That creative ownership is part of the appeal.
This also makes unicorn-themed creative activities particularly rich. Coloring a unicorn isn’t just filling in a shape. It’s making a decision about what this unicorn looks like.
The gift list
Coloring books ($8–$12)
One of the best-value options in this category. A well-designed coloring book gives weeks of sessions, calms rather than overstimulates, and lets the child express something rather than just consume it.
Unicorns and Princesses is 45 pages of unicorns, princesses, castles, mermaids, and magical scenes, all with bold simple outlines designed for ages 4–8. Single-sided pages, square format, works with crayons or markers.
Creative kits ($8–$15)
Simple craft sets like sticker books, simple weaving looms, and foam mosaic kits work well for this age because they produce something the child is proud of.
Soft plush toys ($8–$15)
A small unicorn plush is comforting, portable, and well-used. Lower on creative value but high on emotional value for this age group.
Hair accessories ($5–$10)
Underrated as a gift for girls 3+. A pouch of soft scrunchies or sparkly clips gets used every day and is genuinely appreciated.
The combination that works
A coloring book from our Bold & Easy series alongside a small unicorn plush hits both the creative and comfort notes for under $20 total. Easy to wrap, easy to give, and gets used.