GO FOR CUTE

Stay on trend this year year and choose one of these perfect unicorn gifts,

The unicorn trend — that childlike grasp to hope and positivity through pastel colours, rainbows and everything shimmery — is still going strong and you don’t have to be a child to get in on the action. Here are five unicorn offerings perfect for all kinds of circumstances (not just the playroom), writes Mary Vallis

Bronze beauty

Made in Ontario, this gorgeous specimen dangles on a 32-inch chain next to an iridescent tassel. Bronze unicorn necklace by Dawning Collective, $75. Available at Scout, 405 Roncesvalles Ave., iheartscout.com

Study up

Disappear into the mythical world of unicorns with this beautifully illustrated “official guide” designed for readers aged 8 to 12. Unicorn lovers will learn the stories of seven unicorn families, all about the creatures’ powers and tips and tricks for spotting one. The Magical Unicorn Society Official Handbook by Selwyn E. Phipps, $16.99. Available at Mastermind Toys (multiple locations), mastermindtoys.com

Magic in your pocket

Take your spirit animal wherever you go and add a little sparkle to your pocket (or purse). Unicorn key-chain, $18. Drake General Store (multiple locations), drakegeneralstore.ca

Adults only!

The packaging may scream kids, but this strategic card game, Unstable Unicorns, is decidedly for grown-ups. Build your own “unicorn army,” starting by rounding up baby unicorns in a nursery. Its makers raised $1.8 million (U.S.) on Kickstarter. Suitable for two to eight players, $24.95. Available at Retailer: Indigo (multiple locations), indigo.ca

Slime time

This is expected to be one of the hot toys of the season. Poopsie Unicorn Surprise combines three themes kids love: poop, slime and unicorns. Poopsie does just what you’d expect: It poops slime. Go there if you dare, $79.99. Toys R Us (multiple locations), toysrus.ca