12 Super Magical Fairy Books for Kids
by Melissa Taylor
Children love the mysterious, magical worlds of fairies. Today we’ll showcase richly imagined stories of fairy lore and adventure in both picture and chapter books. Because we’re never too old or too young to believe. Sprinkle a little fairy dust and let’s get reading these fairy books for kids.
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Fairy Picture Books for Kids Ages 2 - 8
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Good Night, Fairies
At bedtime, a child’s mother tells him all about the magical world of fairies. Lush illustrations capture the lives of the fairies — they sleep on leaves in secret gardens, draw rainbows to brighten rainy days, and hang stars in the sky for the children’s nightlight.
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The Dollhouse Fairy
Rosy’s dad is sick in the hospital. Worried, Rosy hopes that playing with her dollhouse will help. Much to her surprise, Rosy finds a hurt fairy who has made quite a mess of the dollhouse. In a tender look at illness, we watch Rosy nursing the little fairy back to health. By the time Rosy’s father eventually returns home, the fairy is healthy and gone from the dollhouse. Children will delight in the stunning illustrations.
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Ten Magic Butterflies
Available from:Count along as the flowers turn into butterflies so they can fly with the fairy. As each one transforms, readers see different ways to make ten (four and six, five and five).
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Sticker Dolly Dressing Fairies
My kids loved this sticker book so much. Read about each fairy, then add their colorful, nature-inspired clothing, accessories, and decorations. Save to read and reread. It’s great for road trips or plane rides.
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The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies
Available from:The world of the Flower Fairies is captured in the book’s charming poems and delicate illustrations. You’ll see the little dandelion fairy with her yellow and black wings and read her poem, “…Gay and naughty in the garden; // Pull me up — I grow again….” From the Acorn Fairy to the Zinnia Fairy, readers will discover the many fairies of nature’s blossoms.
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Flower Fairies Magical Doors
Available from:Beautifully illustrated, this fairy story is filled with interactive elements including pop-ups and lift-the-flaps. It’s about two young friends who find miniature doors that lead to the secret, magical world of Fairyopolis. This enchanting book was a favorite bedtime choice for both my daughters.
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Fairy Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6 - 12
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Rainbow Magic Fairies
Best friends, Rachel and Kirsty, journey to Fairyland where they learn that they have a special ability to help the fairies regain stolen items from Jack Frost and his goblins. These books appeal to beginning readers who will find success in reading and familiarity when predicting the plot. My kids owned and loved them all.
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Finding Tinker Bell Series
Available from:Tinker Bell’s mission takes her far from Pixie Hollow and now she’s vanished. The four Never Girls and their fairy friends, Silvermist, Fawn, Rosetta, and Iridessa, know they must find Tink before it’s too late.
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The Night Fairy
Available from:Flory, a night fairy, loses her wings to a bat. Bitter, she resigns to living during the day in hopes of finding animals to obey her every command. Rich character development shows a gradual transformation as Flory’s anger softens thanks to friendship with a hummingbird. Impressive watercolor illustrations show just how tiny Flory is compared to her beautiful garden home.
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Fairy Mom and Me
Ella’s a fairy like her mom, and it’s a good thing, too. When her mom messes up spells, or is about to, Ella helps her mom get the spell right. Laugh along at the bumbling mom fairy in this new middle grade series by bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.
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No Flying in the House
Annabel’s guardian is a teeny tiny talking dog named Gloria. Annabel doesn’t know where her parents are, nor does she know that she’s half-fairy. Not until a wicked talking cat tells her. Now Annabel must choose between the human world and the fairy world knowing that if she chooses fairy, she’ll lose Gloria forever.
(Ages 8 - 12) -
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
Twelve-year-old September leaves Omaha for Fairyland where she embarks on an incredible adventure to save it from the cruel ruler, the Marquess. Incredible writing invites readers into a fantastical world with memorable characters and amazing adventures.
(Ages 10 - 14)
What other books would you recommend to fairy fans? Share with us in the comments below.