Whether you’re shopping for a home cook who has everything or the fussy gadget collector in your life, holiday shopping can be stressful. And kids five through eight are particularly hard to read. What won’t get banished to the bottom of their toy box? Is a Labubu still trendy? We went straight to the source and asked 15 children ages five through eight what gifts they hope to find under their tree this year. From Lego sets for budding builders to a bass guitar for the emerging musician, you’ll find something for every type of kid in your life.
And if they ask, you came up with that gift idea all on your own.
All prices current at the time of publication.
Sporty and spunky
Sports cards
If I got a bunch of football cards, that would be my favorite day. I would be as happy as the degrees to six-seven. Zo, 6
NFL jersey
I want a BJ Moore Jersey because I really like the Bears, and I almost have every jersey except BJ Moore. Rocco, 7
Electric scooter
Because you can go everywhere with it and it’s just amazing, you know? Dion, 8
A remote-controlled boat
I like being at the water. Theo, 7
Sports posters
I wanna get a new football poster of somebody. Zo, 6
Cute and cuddly
Calico Critters
I just like them, they are cute. I actually played with them today. My friend came over and we made a little school scene. Reese, 8
Hello Kitty Toys
I like Hello Kitty. Kenzie, 6
Hatchimals
It’s fun to hatch it. I like pressing on it. Chloe, 7
Squishmallows
I would like stuffed animal Squishies. I like the Bigfoot squishmallows. Mille, 8
A doll
I do like American Girls. Reese, 8
Jack Skellington Toy
My favorite character is Jack Skellington. Charlie, 5
Fun and games
Nintendo Switch
A lot of my friends have them. And for one of my friend’s birthday’s we’re doing a Madden tournament, so we all have to get Nintendo to do it. Rocco, 7
Dragon Ball Z toy figures
I want a bunch of Dragon Ball Z stuff. I love anime. Elliot, 8
Pickmin 4 videogame
In a book, it says that it’s one of the cutest video games ever. River, 6
Creature power suits
So that I can be both of the Kratt brothers. Mateo, 5
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Pokémon Cards
You can trade Pokémon cards. You can do it with your friends. Benny, 8
Colorful Games
I wanna get a rainbow Uno and a rainbow Connect 4. Mateo, 5
Trendy picks
Skincare products
I want more skincare because it’s refreshing, and I need some more for my vanity. Ollie, 6
A Labubu
I think they’re cute and creepy in a cool way. Dolores, 8
Slime
I want slime. Lots and lots and lots and lots of slime. Ollie, 6
Creative kiddos
Bass guitar
I would like a bass guitar. I’ve been getting into music this year, like a piano and stuff. I’ve been thinking about taking some lessons. Millie, 8
Anime drawing guide
I’d like a step-by-step book on how to draw anime faces. Elliot, 8
Sketchbook
I draw and paint. I usually draw humans or cartoons. Mille, 8
Blocks and books
London LEGO set
It’s because I want to be some sort of builder and engineer when I grow up. Theo, 7
Graphic novels
I like reading graphic novels. I like Dog Man. Cash, 8
Harry Potter Lego set
I like Peeves. I also like Harry and Ron. River, 6
Percy Jackson figurines
I like the Greek God Poseidon. Cash, 8
Disney Stitch Lego set
So I can build a giant Stitch. Ollie, 6
Furry friends
A child’s wishlist wouldn’t be complete without asking for a pet, and this group of kids was no exception. Here are two of our favorite requests:
A dog …
They’re cute, they’re cuddly, they do stuff, and you can train them to get stuff for you. Dion, 8
A cat …
I want another cat. I have a cat named Pickles, but I want another one so Pickles can be friends with this cat, and also because I love cats. Ollie, 6
