Find yourself—or just get lost—in a good fairy tale.
Whether your little ones prefer to journey with giants, mingle with mermaids, or make dares with dragons, there is a whole world of make-believe awaiting kids who love to read about classic fairy tales like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. Some of our favorites are simply updated versions of these classic stories, while others put a new or humorous spin on a timeless tale. We’ve put together a list of ten fairy-tale inspired reads that are sure to satisfy magic-hungry minds.
Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack, Illustrated by Stevie Lewis
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Alison Jay
Fairy-Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm Series) by Michael Buckley, Illustrated by Peter Ferguson
The Three Little Pugs by Nina Victor Crittenden
Little Red Writing by Joan Holub, Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Behind the Legend: Unicorns by Erin Peabody, Illustrated by Jomike Tejido & Behind the Legend: Dragons by Erin Peabody, Illustrated by Victor Rivas
The Cave of Aaaaah! Doom! (Ella & Owen Series) by Jaden Kent, Illustrated by Iryna Bodnaruk
Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl, Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Interstellar Cinderella by Deborah Underwood, Illustrated by Meg Hunt
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Up Again) by Dan Santat