For many Canadian parents, the holiday shopping scramble is still very real. With Christmas Eve fast approaching, finding the perfect, meaningful gifts that will actually be used—and not become instant clutter—is a common challenge. This is especially true for those with young fans of the wildly popular Wicked franchise, who have been captivated by the movies, music, and magical world.
Finding Quality Gifts for Young Wicked Fans
One parent, shopping for two daughters aged four and six, recently undertook a mission to find Wicked-themed stocking stuffers. The goal was to locate engaging items like activity books and accessories that would delight her children, who are obsessed with the songs and characters. After scouring countless online pages from major retailers, she compiled a list of twelve standout finds that promise to arrive in just one to two days, just in time for the holiday.
Playful Builds and Beloved Stories
The release of the second Wicked film has sparked a surge in themed merchandise, including numerous Lego sets. Target Canada offers a detailed Lego rendition of Elphaba's treetop hideaway, featuring the characters Elphaba and Fiyero, for $24 (regularly $28). Another option is a vignette of Glinda's wedding procession. For story time, a deluxe Golden Book titled I Am Elphaba provides Elphaba's side of the tale and comes with 22 stickers, available on Amazon for $11. This complements the already popular I Am Glinda book.
Creative Play and Dress-Up Essentials
Creative play is a huge part of the fun. A highly detailed coloring book with 80 pages of lifelike images from the films is a proven hit with kids and is priced from $14 on Amazon. For dress-up and pretend play, a figurine set featuring the entire cast, with each figure measuring under three inches, is available at Target for $27. Key costume accessories are also available, including Elphaba's signature glasses for $15 and her accurately gnarled broom, measuring 36 inches, for $28 on Amazon. For Glinda fans, a dazzling 22-inch replica of her wand costs $22.
Sticker books offer hours of reusable entertainment. A witchy dress-up book with over 500 stickers borrows Wicked motifs and costs $10. Alternatively, a plentiful sticker book with over 1,600 stickers, including some for nails, is available from $10 on Amazon.
Practical Favorites and Collector's Items
Some gifts blend fandom with practicality. A themed detangling brush from Wet Brush, which comes with a matching hair accessory like a black bow or butterfly barrettes, is a parent-approved tool for making hair brushing easier. Prices start at $13 on Amazon. For stuffed animal lovers, a 7-inch replica of the beloved Professor Dr. Dillamond, complete with a fabric outfit, can be added to the collection for $23.
Finally, for the ultimate superfan, a journal designed to look like Elphaba's spell book, the Grimmerie, makes a special splurge at $45. This lifelike book contains 240 lined pages divided into two sections.
This curated list proves that with a bit of focused searching, it's still possible to find thoughtful, engaging, and timely gifts that will bring the magic of Oz to Canadian children this Christmas morning.
