For many children, fairies are very real and they’re all around us if only we take the time to see them. For children with an interest in fairies, here is an essential collection of books that every fairy-loving child will cherish and turn to again and again both for entertainment and guidance.
How To Find Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker
While all of Barker’s beautifully illustrated guides to various fairies are indispensably gorgeous and wonderful additions to any child’s library, it’s in this book that she shares the specific secrets that she’s gleaned for where, when and how to encounter fairies in their natural habitat. This book is truly a must-have for any fairy-loving child.
The Fairy Bible: The Definitive Guide to the World of Fairies by Teresa Moorey
This is a hefty and encyclopedic look at fairies of the water, air, and forest. While some of the language may be too advanced for children to read themselves, the distinctively fantastical drawings of different types of magical creatures will keep even pre-readers entertained until mom or dad has time to sit down and read the book to them.
Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane
In this enchanting story, a little girl decides to build a fairy house of her own to try to attract fairies to visit. After she builds it, she becomes very sleepy and falls asleep. When she awakes, something magical happens. Not only is this a great story, it will also encourage young readers to try their own hand at building fairy houses with items they find in the natural world.
The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz
In this compelling story, a fairy loses her wings and must fight to survive with her other gifts: bravery, diplomacy, compassion and a stubborn unwillingness to give up. This is a terrific read-aloud story.
Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee
This is a lushly illustrated encyclopedia of fairy folk and many of their enchanted compatriots such as dwarves, trolls, and elves. It’s a book that children interested in a fantasy world can leaf through again and again, and while some of the language may be above grade level, the photos will encourage young readers to learn new words and increase their reading competency to learn more about the fantastical creatures they see depicted in the pages of this beautiful book.
The Complete Book of Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker
No list of books about fairies would be complete without this classic by Cicely Mary Barker. Illustrated so beautifully that the drawings are often framed as artwork, each page introduces readers to a new flower fairy through winsome rhyme and descriptions of fanciful fairy antics.
A Book of Fairies by Patricia Saxton
This is a beautiful children’s picture book that introduces young readers to the ins and outs of a fairy’s life. What do fairies eat? Where do they sleep at night? When is the best time to encounter them? All these questions and more are answered in this fun and lovely book.
— Katie Allison
Katie Allison is the married mom of five children, ranging in age from preschooler to college student. She loves vintage bicycles, her backyard chickens and working in her garden.
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