Best Unicorn Gifts for 5 Year Olds
Five is peak unicorn. At this age, the magic feels completely real - and the right gift leans right into that. Whether you're after something to display on a shelf, play with on the floor, or glow softly at bedtime, here are our favourite unicorn gifts for five-year-olds, chosen for quality, play value, and that all-important wow factor when the wrapping comes off.
Zoofamily Zoo Light - Unicorn
The unicorn gift that earns its place on the bedside table every single night.
This soft silicone unicorn night light is one of those gifts that quietly becomes indispensable. It has three intelligent modes - Walk (a gentle guide for night-time bathroom trips), Read (a focused beam for books), and Sleep (a soothing glow that switches itself off after 30 minutes). It's rechargeable, perfectly sized for little hands, and comes with a magnetic wall-mountable holder. The unicorn character is the most beautiful in the Zoo Light range, and at five years old, the magical design makes it feel far more special than a functional bedside light has any right to. Ages 2+ · Soft silicone · 3 modes · Auto-off sleep mode · Rechargeable.
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Janod Unicorns Magnetibook
Forty-four magnetic pieces, ten magical scenes, and unlimited combinations - this is unicorn creative play done properly.
The Magnetibook format is brilliantly simple: a compact, self-contained magnetic book with 44 unicorn pieces and 10 model cards, each showing a different unicorn in its own magical setting. Children can follow the cards to recreate the scenes, or ignore them entirely and invent hybrid creatures of their own — winged and finned and gloriously impossible. The FSC-certified cardboard case closes magnetically and is compact enough for the car or a café table. At five, children have just the right combination of concentration and creativity to get real depth from this. Ages 3+ · 44 magnetic pieces · 10 model cards · FSC-certified · Travel-friendly.
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Mojo Fun Unicorn
The classic - a beautifully hand-painted figure that looks exactly as a unicorn should.
Mojo Fun have struck exactly the right balance between magical and realistic with this figure - properly white, with a spiralled gold horn, a flowing mane, and a graceful standing pose. It's hand-painted with gold horn detail and subtle shading throughout, and it's one of those figures children want to keep on their shelf as much as play with. For a five-year-old who is just discovering the world of animal figures and fantasy play, this is the one to start with. Ages 3+ · Hand-painted PVC · Gold horn detail · Part of the Mojo Fun Fantasy range.
Mojo Fun Rainbow Unicorn
For the five-year-old who finds the classic white unicorn far too restrained.
Where the classic Mojo Fun Unicorn is luminous and dignified, the Rainbow Unicorn is joyful and completely unapologetic about it. The multicoloured mane and tail — every shade of a rainbow — and the iridescent horn make this the most vivid figure in the range. For children who want their unicorn to match their energy, this is the one. It works beautifully alongside the classic Unicorn, or as a bold standalone gift. Ages 3+ · Hand-painted PVC · Rainbow mane and tail · Iridescent horn detail.
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Janod Unicorns Magnetistories
Thirty colourful magnetic characters, one foldable magical backdrop, and no rules — just stories.
While the Magnetibook (above) uses model cards, the Magnetistories format is entirely open-ended — 30 unicorn-shaped magnets in a range of colours, a foldable scenic backdrop, and a completely blank storytelling canvas. Children place their characters wherever they like and invent the story themselves. This format is designed for the youngest ages, making it perfect for a five-year-old who prefers to make it up as they go. It's also compatible with other Magnetistories sets, so the world can grow with them. Ages 3–6 · 30 unicorn magnets · Foldable scenic backdrop · FSC-certified cardboard · Compatible with other Magnetistories sets.
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Unicorn Super Soft Pencil Case
Practical enough for school, soft enough that they'll want to carry it everywhere.
This plush pencil case is the kind of thing that starts at school but ends up living on a bedroom desk. The super-soft material is tactile in a way that makes it genuinely lovely to hold — not just a functional pouch — and it's a proper size for a full set of pens, pencils and stationery. The unicorn character design is sweet without being babyish, which means it will still feel relevant at six and seven too. A brilliant back-to-school gift, birthday gift, or pairing for a new set of felt tips. Ages 5+ · Zip fastening · Super-soft plush · Full-size pencil case.
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Mojo Fun Unicorn Baby
Small enough for a pocket, charming enough that it never leaves one.
A tiny gold-horned baby unicorn with wide eyes and soft white colouring — perfectly sized for small hands and at a price point that makes it an ideal stocking filler, party bag alternative, or addition to the classic Unicorn gift. Children who already have the full-size Mojo Fun Unicorn will want this one too, and it makes a lovely mother-and-foal pairing. Ages 3+ · Hand-painted PVC · Small size suitable for younger children · Part of the Mojo Fun Fantasy range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best unicorn gift for a five-year-old who already has lots of toys?
The Zoofamily Zoo Light — Unicorn is the one to choose here. It fills a genuine gap — a beautiful bedtime light that does something toys can't — and it's used every single night. Even the most toy-rich child doesn't usually have something this well-designed on their bedside table.
Are Mojo Fun figures good quality for this age?
Yes — Mojo Fun figures are hand-painted, solid PVC and designed to be played with, not just displayed. They're robust enough for five-year-olds to handle freely, detailed enough to feel like a proper gift, and popular with children who love imaginative small-world play. They also pair well together, so they make a good starting point for a collection.
Which of the Janod magnetic sets is better for a five-year-old — the Magnetibook or the Magnetistories?
Both work well at five, but they suit slightly different play styles. The Magnetistories (ages 3–6) is fully open-ended — no cards, just characters and a backdrop, ideal for a child who loves making up their own stories. The Magnetibook (ages 3+) includes model cards to follow as well as free-form options, making it better for a child who enjoys a bit of structure alongside the creativity. If you're not sure, the Magnetibook offers slightly more longevity as the cards give it more direction for older children too.
Can I pair any of these gifts together?
Several combinations work beautifully. The Mojo Fun Unicorn and Mojo Fun Unicorn Baby make a natural pairing — the foal is clearly designed to go with the full-size figure. The two Janod magnetic sets are also compatible with each other, so the Magnetistories and Magnetibook can share pieces. And the Unicorn Super Soft Pencil Case pairs perfectly with a set of felt tips or colouring pencils if you want to round out a gift.