5 More Fantasy Books for Kids
Fantasy books are a great way to encourage imagination and creativity. They allow children to develop their critical thinking skills and explore complex themes and social issues. Plus, their just fun! Help your kids discover new worlds and find the love of reading with these fantasy stories for kids.
But keep in mind, reading can get pricey, especially if you’re reading series or going through books fast. Don’t forget to check out available resources in your area. Libraries often offer digital copies of books through apps like Libby, subscription services like Kindle Unlimited can greatly reduce costs, or you can always visit your local second hand bookstore which may offer reduced prices for children’s chapter and picture books
1. How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Reader Age: 7 +
Book 1 of 12
Official Blurb: Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the quiet and thoughtful son of the Chief of the Hairy Hooligans, tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. Can Hiccup do it without being torn limb from limb? Join his adventures and misadventures as he finds a new way to train dragons–and becomes a hero.
2. Matilda by Roald Dahl
Reader Age: 6-10
Official Blurb: Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!
3. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Reading Age: 9+
Official Blurb: Join the Little Prince on his interstellar odyssey, encountering quirky planets and unforgettable characters that mirror our own world in mesmerizing ways. As friendships blossom and wisdom blooms, readers young and old are invited to rekindle their childlike wonder and explore truths about love, loss, and the essence of being human. A captivating journey that lingers, this book is a celestial treasure perfect for those seeking magic, insight, and the pure joy of imagination.
4. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Reader Age: 9 +
Book 1 of 5
Official Blurb: Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesseract–a wrinkle that transports one across space and time–to the planet Camazotz, where Mr. Murray is being held captive. There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr. Murray but the safety of the whole universe.
5. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Reader Age: 11+
Book 1 of 5
Official Blurb: When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.
Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire.
