There are so many adorable backpacks online, but which one to get for your little student? The Guide has you covered with perfect picks at every price point featuring the cutest characters. Hello Kitty? Yup. Princesses? Kitties? Puppies? All here on our handy list of sweet backpacks.
Plus, we've chosen trendy features like iridescent fabrics, bright colors, and even fairy wings. Send them off to class with the cutest carryall around.
This nostalgic Hello Kitty backpack features those primary colors we know and love. The Loungefly collaboration looks like a house inhabited by Hello Kitty and her family. If you love the famous Sanrio feline, this bag's for you. The 18" high bag features padded straps and a top carry handle.
How adorable is this Cat & Jack panda bag? SO adorable. The black and white backpack is 11" by 5" by 15" and features padded straps, a top handle, and a small zip pocket. And did we mention it looks like a panda?
A collaboration between Disney and Loungefly, this mini backpack features Marie from the animated classic The Aristocats. The faux leather bag is 10.5" tall, making it the perfect size for little ones.
What’s a cuter backpack embellishment than a photo of a pug looking at a cookie? How about a Golden Retriever puppy? If your little one is more of a cat person, she can choose a kitty print.
Or a horse, or a cat with the word “sorry” emblazoned across the bag! There are so many options with this Amazon canvas backpack. It’s 15.35” tall and features two side pouches, a pocket in front, and a laptop/tablet compartment.
The Bright Navy/Honeysuckle color combo on this North Face bag is as practical as it is pretty!
The 20 liter bag is available in 13 different looks, and it features plenty of organizational pockets (including water bottle pockets). At 18.25" it's big enough to take camping, but also lightweight enough for school.
The Mackenzie Disney Princess backpack is a hot commodity this year! With four different size options starting with the adorable pre-k size (best for kiddos 36-42” tall), plus optional personalization, you’ll really get your money’s worth.
And your child will feel like royalty on the school bus! The size small is great for kindergarteners approximately 43-49” tall, the large and rolling options fit kids over 48” tall.
The Studio Ghibli animated film My Neighbor Totoro is beloved by kids and adults alike.
Little fans will love this furry Totoro backpack, featuring a leaf accent and furry tummy pocket. The 18” tall bag also has an interior tech pocket and a padded back and straps.
Best for toddlers, this adorable bag comes with iridescent pixie wings.
The size small measures 10” tall. The Forest Pixie Flyer features an ID card holder, padded carrying handle, and padded adjustable shoulder straps. The reinforced base lets it sit standing up, keeping your child’s belongings in place. Did we mention the pixie wings?
Fans of this year’s hit animated movie will love this cute Moana-themed backpack.
Moana and Hei Hei the rooster adorn the fun Disney Store bag, which is made of textured, slightly glittery material. A cool, casual choice for a back-to-school bag.
Little ones love Peyton the pig!
This little piggy is just one animal choice of 27 in Skip Hop’s popular Zoo collection. A durable 12” backpack, this is a cute bag for younger kids but doesn’t hold the larger supplies a bigger kid might need for school. It’s easy to clean and features an insulated snack pack inside — how convenient!
And everyone’s favorite breakfast treat is all over this colorful backpack. Sprinkle donuts are strewn around a pink background on the 16.7” tall sturdy bag. It features a padded back and wide straps for extra comfort. A sweet bonus: the lifetime guarantee!