14 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 books about fairies for kids.
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Fairy Picture Books for Kids Ages 2 - 8
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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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The Fairy First Day (Butterbean's Cafe)
Available from:Fairy-loving children will enjoy this adorable picture book featuring the characters from Nickelodeon’s animated series, Butterbean’s Cafe. A fairy named Butterbean and her friends open a cafe selling magical bites. However, the only other cafe in town isn’t happy to have the competition and tries to sabotage their new restaurant.
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Fairy Walk
Preorder from:Find magic in nature with encouragement from this delightful picture book. A group of young friends head out in search of fairies. While they search for the elusive creatures, they unearth a magical world filled with interesting finds and memorable moments.
(On sale: 4/1/2025)
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The Fairy Dogmother
Available from:Kids who enjoy fractured fairy tales will love this woof-worthy retelling of Cinderella. Cinders lives at a dog rescue, and when his fairy dogmother appears and grants him a wish, he doesn’t know what to wish for. The other residents give him plenty of ideas, but none feel right until an older dog makes an excellent suggestion.
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Backyard Fairies
Available from:In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a girl searches for fairies in her backyard. Even though she searches high and low, she doesn’t see the tiny creatures peering back at her from behind pebbles and flowers. Young readers will love the subtle magic as they pick out fairies hidden on every page.
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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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Fairy Science
Available from:Magic meets STEM in this adorable picture book from the award-winning creator of The Most Magnificent Thing. Even though Esther is a fairy, she believes in science. So, when a mysterious force threatens her forest, she gets out her test tubes and looks for a scientific solution. This charming story encourages young readers to think critically and use problem-solving skills.
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Tiny Jenny
Available from:A family of wrens adopts a fairy named Tiny Jenny. But like all fairies, Jenny causes mischief and irritates the other forest creatures. She leaves home in search of other fairies and soon learns that she doesn’t fit in with them, either. This sweet and humorous story celebrates found family and the true meaning of home.
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When I Was a Fairy
Available from:A grandmother regales her grandchild with stories from when she was a fairy. Magical adventures and idyllic memories provide a heartwarming connection between the generations. Children will love the vibrant illustrations and the gentle way the story handles topics like love and grief.
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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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Ultimate Sticker Book: Disney Fairies
Available from:Keep your little fairy lover busy with this sticker book featuring Tinker Bell and the other fairies from Pixie Hollow. Each page features new scenes to decorate, and the reusable stickers ensure that the activities can be done over and over. Kids will happily spend hours with this book!
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Fairy Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6 - 12
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Avery and the Fairy Circle
Preorder from:As Avery explores the forest outside her family’s new home, she wanders into a fairy circle and shrinks to the size of a fairy. To return home (and to her regular size), she must befriend the fairies and help them prepare for a festival.
(On sale: 4/1/2025)
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Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies
Available from:Growing readers will love this new chapter book series from the bestselling author of the Judy Moody and Stink series. Eliza discovers a portal to a fairy realm inside her house and loves exploring the magical world. However, a misunderstanding leaves her trapped in the fairy realm, and she must rely on a magical flower to help her evade a villain and return home.
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The Never Girls Series
Available from:Four friends stumble into Tinker Bell’s home of Never Land and learn that they can travel back and forth for many magical adventures. This New York Times bestselling series is sure to hook any fan of Disney fairies.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2018 and updated in 2025.