10+ of Our Favorite Books That Feature Fairies

When I was a little girl I loved the notion of fairies and I still do. There is something so magical about the idea of wee folk with gossamer wings that change the seasons and help the flowers bloom. Don’t you think? Now that I am a mother I am thrilled that my little girl is enthralled with fairies. It is a curiosity and love of hers that I am happy to encourage, especially through beautiful books. Below are some of our favorite fairy titles and each one is positively lovely in it’s own way.

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“Evie the Strawberry Fairy: Evie and the Strawberry Patch Rescue” by Stefanie Dahle- In this adorable book Evie the Strawberry Fairy must find a way to save her strawberries from a flooding situation. Her friends all chip in to save the day and it is just the sweetest.

“Backyard Fairies” by Phoebe Wahl- In this delightful book a little girl goes looking for fairies, but never seems to be able to spot one.  However, in the end the fairies leave her a gift to show her they are there and that they appreciate her.  The best part is that little readers can spot all the fairies that she misses in the gorgeous illustrations.

“Twinkle” by Katharine Holabird and Sarah Warburton- In this story Twinkle the fairy is trying to learn how to use her wand properly.  However, she is having a rough go of it and makes more than just a little mess.  In the end Twinkle isn’t discouraged by her failures and perseverance pays off.  This one is so cute!

“A Fairy Friend” by Sue Fliess and Claire Keane- The illustrations in this one are incredible and the story is so sweet! It features a young girl who befriends some fairies and even shares her secrets on how she does it.  This is a favorite!

“Imelda and the Goblin King” by Briony May Smith- I am completely smitten with this one!  It has a classic, fairytale, good vs. evil feel to it as Imelda joins with the fairies to outsmart the Goblin King.  It is a beautiful one that will be enjoyed for years to come.

“Fairies: A Spotters Handbook” by Alison Maloney and Patricia Moffett- This book is written as a fictional book posing as a nonfiction handbook for finding fairies.  It mentions different types of fairies and their different habits, interests and characteristics.  So much to look and read through!

“Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal” by Glen Bird and Liz Catchpole- This is another fictional book posing as a nonfiction journal about observations and information about fairies.  There are some really fun interactive features such as letters to pull out and read and it feels really special.

“The Dollhouse Fairy” by Jane Ray- This book is an older one, but we love it so much that it had to be included!  It is about a little girl who has a fairy friend visit her and move into her dollhouse at a time when she needed it the most.  It is a unique one and fun to read.

“Fairy Friends Series” by Merrilee Liddiard- This is a board book primer series for babies and toddlers that covers different topics per book.  The illustrations are a mix between flower photography and drawings and are SO beautiful.  These are board books your child will enjoy even as they leave babyhood because they are so lovely.

“The Complete Book of Flower Fairies” by Mary Cicely Barker- When discussing children’s fairy books one must mention Mary Cicely Barker!  She is a bit of a celebrity in the “fairy fan” world for her beautiful Flower Fairies and their accompanying poems.  (And I can see why!) This lovely book is a compilation of all of them.

“Dear Tooth Fairy” by Alan Durant and Vanessa Cabba- Of course a Tooth Fairy book had to be included and this is one of the most darling ones that I have ever seen.  It includes pull out letters between a little girl and the Tooth Fairy and feels truly magical.

“Flower Fairy Friends Series” by Cicely Mary Barker- These are also by the famous Cicely Mary Barker, only they are beginning chapter books.  Each one I’ve read is so cute and I can’t wait to share them with my little girl.

“Goodnight Fairies” by Kathleen Hague and Michael Hague- This beauty is written in the format of a mother telling her child all about the wee folk as she tucks them in.  The illustrations are incredible and it makes a wonderful bedtime story.

“The Cottingley Fairies” by Anna Sender- This story is based on a true story about two girls who got quite a bit of attention in the year 1918 for photographs that they took in their garden of them with fairies. It is fascinating how the story plays-out and the illustrations are lovely.

“The Tallest Tree House” by Elly MacKay- In this story two fairy sprites set out in a competition to build the tallest tree house. They both have different/unique approaches and learn that combining their talents and strengths is really the best way to go about things. We love this one.

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