Fairy Books for Kids
We’ve built up quite a collection of fairy books in our home, and somehow it keeps growing. We read them all year long, but spring is really their time to shine! When the snowdrops start to bloom, and the sun feels a little warmer, it’s officially fairy season. Here’s a list of our favorites!
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Backyard Fairies
A magical story with the most whimsical illustrations! It’s short and sweet, and tells an enchanting story about finding the magic of fairies.
Through the Fairy Door
A little girl who notices the small, magical details others often miss. When she discovers a tiny door tucked into the trunk of a tree, her curiosity leads her into a hidden world of fairies.
The Fairy Garden
Mimi longs to see fairies in her garden. She does everything she can to make the garden a welcoming place for fairies.
You’ll also find fun activity and craft ideas in the back of this book!
The Fairy Song
Inspired by Scottish folklore, this story is sweet and filled with magic.
Little Fairy Can’t Sleep
A dreamy, magical story about a fairy who can’t get to sleep. It’s a soothing, calming bedtime story.
In the Land of Fairies
A sweet story that follows fairies through the seasons, with stunning illustrations.
Fairy Tree House
A beautiful book with lots of information about fairies! At the back, there’s a pop-up fairy tree house to play with!
Evie the Strawberry Fairy: Evie and the Strawberry Patch Rescue
A charming story about Evie and her woodland friends. In this story, they work together to save Evie’s strawberry patch.
Evie the Strawberry Fairy: Evie and the Strawberry Surprise
Evie loses her magic wand, and things start to go haywire around Wildberry Acres. A cute story of how Evie and her woodland friends solve this mystery.
Flower Fairies of the Spring
You can’t talk about fairies without mentioning Cicely Mary Barker’s famous flower fairies. This volume is one of four, with one book for each season. This book has whimsical illustrations and lovely poetry.
Flower Fairies Magical Secret Garden
An absolutely magical pop-up book featuring breathtaking artwork by Cicely Mary Barker. This story is sweet and sure to charm children and adults alike.
How to Find Flower Fairies
Sadly, this book is out of print, though you can still find used copies on Amazon, ThriftBooks, and eBay. If you’re able to get your hands on one, I highly recommend it.
Each page transports readers to a different place where fairies make their homes, and hidden among the pop-ups are tiny fairies to discover, turning the book into a delightful seek-and-find adventure.
A Natural History of Fairies
An enchanting book with beautiful illustrations. All about fairies from a scientific perspective!
Fairy Walk
A simple story that will inspire imagination and curiosity! For added fun, find the seek-and-find fairy on each page!
A Fairy Friend
A delightful story about how to find a fairy friend. This story is whimsical and poetic, beautifully illustrated, and full of magic.