The Best Fantasy Books For Kids

Fantasy books take kids into worlds like Harry Potter or Narnia, offering them captivating tales with daring heroes and mythical creatures. No matter if they’re new to the genre or longtime fans, fantasy books transport them into captivating realms filled with wonder and adventure.

Are you searching for the perfect fantasy book for your kids? Look no further than our list of the best fantasy books for children! From fairy tale retellings and hilarious mash-ups, these stories will take your kid on grand adventures!

The Glitter Dragon Girls

This short chapter book is a captivating fantasy journey, featuring fast-paced action with just enough danger to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Targeting younger readers in the 2nd-3rd grade range, it’s ideal for those seeking an entertaining fantasy tale that will stretch their imagination and promote teamwork among its young heroes.

Azmina, Willa and Naomi are all spellbound when they discover they are actually glitter dragons – capable of flying to great heights, breathing fiery bursts of glitter and roaring loud enough to shake the ground. Summoned to the Magic Forest by its magnificent ruler, The Tree Queen, these three must serve as protectors for this mysterious place and help safeguard it against malicious Shadow Sprites.

The Glitter Dragon Girls are an enchanting collection that celebrates the power of everyday women and their inner dragon.

This book, presented with simple yet clever language and abundant illustrations, makes an excellent first book for beginner readers and promises to be an excellent series in the future. Featuring a gold glitter dragon, magical touches like glow bees and butterflies with wings, The Glitter Dragon Girls are must-haves in every girl’s library.

The Familiars

The Familiars is a fantasy book that will keep kids enthralled for hours on end. It boasts characters who are endearing and brave, as well as plenty of thrilling action sequences.

The story follows Fleetwood Shuttleworth, a 17th-century pregnant woman who hopes her third child will survive and provide Richard an heir. However, when she discovers a letter written by her doctor opposing pregnancy, she becomes deeply distressed.

She then seeks the assistance of midwife Alice, believing that Alice can help deliver a baby that will survive.

But when Alice is accused of practicing witchcraft, Fleetwood must decide whether to trust her for the sake of her unborn child.

I appreciated that there was just enough magic to provide a subtle hint, yet not too much that it became overbearing. The characters were well-crafted and behaved appropriately for their age group.

The Little Pigs Adventures

Are you searching for an inspiring storybook to start your little one on their fantasy reading journey? Look no further than The Little Pigs Adventures. This retelling of the classic fairy tale features charming pigs and an eager wolf who wants to help out.

Children can relate to the pigs’ curiosity as they explore different architectural plans with sticks and hay, while the wolf tests their houses’ strength by taking away food from them and trying to blow down George Pork’s brick house. Eventually, though, the pigs come to trust their wolf and welcome him into their home.

This book is ideal to share with your child as it contains exciting facts about pigs that will ignite their imagination and make them eager to learn more. Plus, reading aloud helps develop listening skills and enhance concentration – two great benefits!

This classic tale will delight children and teach them the value of being clever and intelligent. The pigs also learn that with hard work, their homes will remain secure.

The Big Bad Wolf

If you’ve ever read a fairy tale or heard an epic tale about wolves, then you are likely familiar with the Big Bad Wolf. He plays an essential role as the antagonist in several timeless folktales.

He’s a troublemaker that enjoys scaring people, robbing, and being rude. Luckily for him, his son Li’l Wolf lives up to his name by being an upstanding good wolf and trying to make everyone contented.

In the Sesame Street episode “Big Bad Wolf,” Biggles attempts to catch the Three Little Pigs but fails to notice Slimey the Worm is in their way. After realizing this, he apologizes to Slimey and takes up bubble blowing as a hobby.

The Big Bad Wolf is a beloved character in Disney cartoons and comic books, as well as video games. He also appears regularly at theme park events and parades, though he hasn’t been featured as often in past campaigns as other villains have.

The Big Bad Wolf is an evil villain featured in several stories, such as The Three Little Pigs and The Practical Pig. In The Three Little Pigs, he attempts to devour Fifer and Fiddler but they hide in the house of The Practical Pig. After being captured, he is put into the Lie Detector which cleans his mouth with soap, spanks him, or pulls down his pants when he lies.

The Troll and the Janitor

The Troll and the Janitor is an endearing story about a boy who becomes a hero for protecting his village from monsters. Its message of inclusivity and respect for different cultures is also an excellent way to inspire your child’s curiosity about the world around them.

Roar Uthaug directed the film, making his mark with Norwegian slasher movies and historical thrillers before embarking on a Tomb Raider reboot. He’s part of an emerging wave of Nordic filmmakers that have gained international recognition over the past decade.

Troll is a fairy-tale-turned-real mashup that draws heavily from the disaster movie genre. While not as absurd or incomprehensible as some of Roland Emmerich’s recent Godzilla movies, Troll still projects an amateurish vibe with cliched one-liners, lackluster CG effects, and an awkward script that lacks fun value.

Karon (Johannes Havland), is a wimpy hero who has the power to control trolls – but this doesn’t become evident until near the end of the movie. When he finally does gain some control, it’s an unexpectedly satisfying turn in the plotline. Although some parts are a bit thin, performances are excellent and there’s plenty of funny moments throughout.

The Wonders of the World

The Wonders of the World is an epic fantasy series about two girls: one a royal princess in a kingdom ruled by magic, and the other an inspiring pauper. They meet when they get kidnapped, journey to another realm filled with magic and slavery, and experience incredible adventures along the way!

This book boasts breathtaking world-building, captivating creatures, an exciting story arc, and engaging three-dimensional characters. Additionally, there’s excellent writing, strong female leads, and a thrilling plot twist ending that’ll have kids on the edge of their seats!

Are you searching for a captivating magical tale to read aloud? Look no further than this charming fairytale-inspired story, featuring an benevolent witch who saves abandoned babies (the village believes they were sacrificed), but accidentally nurses one baby girl with moon magic — which she must keep in order to exercise control over its power!

This book is classified as “for middle schoolers and older,” due to its slightly darker themes; however, younger readers may enjoy it too. Fantasy lovers who seek something a bit more complex than their usual middle-grade books will enjoy this one. The stories are well written with plenty of humor included, making them ideal for adventurers of any age group.

The Dragon Quest

Dragon Quest is an iconic role-playing game franchise renowned for its intuitive, accessible gameplay. Plus, there are hundreds of recurring monsters for players to collect and battle against in this popular Japanese title.

Dragon Quest series stands apart from other RPGs of its era, following the story of an unnamed hero who gathers a group of companions and journeys to a mysterious land to save it. Most titles follow this formula, offering some of video gaming’s most captivating narratives.

Dragon Quest IV was one of the series’ most beloved entries, offering players a unique narrative experience by letting them play as different heroes at each chapter. This structure allowed viewers to gain insight into each character’s backstory and form connections with them that hadn’t been possible before.

It’s easy to see why this game is such a classic, as it offers everything that makes the series great: stunning HD graphics; turn-based combat; and an intricate story with remarkable characters. Playing this title is truly enjoyable if you’re a fan of the series – definitely worth getting if you are!