Fantasy Books for Kids

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Full of mythical creatures, legendary quests, and daring heroes, these fantasy books are sure to leave your kids enchanted and spellbound. Whether your kids became fantasy fans after tearing through the bestselling Harry Potter book series or have always loved stories about magic and enchanted lands, this list is full of books that will push the limits of kids' imaginations. So enjoy one of these epic adventures, absorbing mysteries, and magical tales that are sure to delight and bewitch. For more fantastic reads, check out our Science Fiction Books.

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Leo: A Ghost Story Poster Image

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Leo: A Ghost Story

age 3+

Sweet, not scary story of friendship and imagination.

Mac Barnett Picture Book (2015)

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Drawn Onward book cover: Young boy with sword and shield breaks through the frame with mini-dragon-like creature flying behind him

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Drawn Onward

age 4+

Boy works through his grief in daring, dazzling adventure.

Daniel Nayeri Picture Book (2024)

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Invisible String Backpack Book Cover: Two brown-skinned kids, a boy and girl, are entering a school, and the girl's backpack is glowing

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The Invisible String Backpack

age 4+

Imagination fuels confidence on first day of school.

Patrice Karst Picture Book (2023)

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Journey

age 5+

Enchanting art, wordless fantasy lead kids to tell story.

Aaron Becker Picture Book (2013)

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The Most Boring Book Ever book cover: A yellow eye peers through a slit in textured paper above the elaborately printed title

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The Most Boring Book Ever

age 5+

A wild reverie combats one boy's boredom, steampunk-style.

Brandon Sanderson Picture Book (2024)

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

age 6+

Classic morality tale is wildly entertaining.

Roald Dahl Fantasy (1964)

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Dory and the Real True Friend: Dory Fantasmagory, Book 2 Poster Image

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Dory and the Real True Friend: Dory Fantasmagory, Book 2

age 6+

Six-year-old imaginations run riot in appealing sequel.

Abby Hanlon Friendship (2015)

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Dragon Girls book cover: Smiling orange dragon spreading its wings in front of a bright blue background with tiny orange flames

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Dragon Girls series

age 6+

Sweet, fun adventures as girls turn into dragons.

Maddy Mara Fantasy (2021)

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Doom of the Darkwing book cover: Large green dragon facing small boy on small dragon

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Doom of the Darkwing: How to Train Your Dragon School, Book 1

age 7+

Wacky dragon-school episode packed with positive messages.

Cressida Cowell Fantasy (2025)

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Milo Speck, Accidental Agent

age 7+

Funny fantasy encourages problem-solving, resilience.

Linda Urban Fantasy (2015)

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Secrets of Droon Series

age 7+

Simple but inventive series great for first fantasy reading.

Tony Abbott Fantasy (1999)

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Hotel Balzaar book cover: Green parrot perched on shoulder of dark-haired girl

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The Hotel Balzaar: Norendy Tales, Book 2

age 7+

Sweet, poignant, funny tale of magic, family torn apart.

Kate DiCamillo Fantasy (2024)

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Girl on skis out of control

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The Wish Library Series

age 7+

Magic and friendship blend for fun adventures, life lessons.

Christine Evans Fantasy (2021)

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A Pack Divided: Survivors, The Gathering Darkness, Book 1 Poster Image

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A Pack Divided: Survivors, The Gathering Darkness, Book 1

age 8+

Exciting post-disaster dog fantasy best for fans of series.

Erin Hunter Animals (2015)

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Black teen girl with magic wand and swirls of glitter

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A Taste of Magic

age 8+

Novice witch learns to control her magic in funny novel.

J. Elle Fantasy (2022)

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Adia Kelbara and the High Queen's Tomb book cover: Black girl wearing glasses holds lantern in a golden doorway

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Adia Kelbara and the High Queen's Tomb

age 8+

Girl saves kingdom in gripping, mildly violent Afrofantasy.

Isi Hendrix Fantasy (2025)

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Alex Wise vs. The End of the World book cover: Two Black boys and a girl hold shining objects in dystopian landscape

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Alex Wise vs. the End of the World: Alex Wise, Book 1

age 8+

Boy saves the world to save his sister in gripping tale.

Terry J. Benton-Walker Fantasy (2023)

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Amari and the Despicable Wonders book cover: Black girl shoots lightning from palms; other kids stand behind her

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Amari and the Despicable Wonders: Supernatural Investigations, Book 3

age 8+

Girl loses powers, finds resilience in inspiring third book.

B.B. Alston Fantasy (2024)

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Amari and the Night Brothers: Supernatural Investigations, Book 1

age 8+

Girl finds her magic in fun fantasy full of surprises.

B.B. Alston Fantasy (2021)

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Amir and the Jinn Princess book cover: Pakistani boy stands in front of a palace, underneath is a green skinned girl

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Amir and the Jinn Princess

age 8+

Magical quest for missing mom leads to a dangerous world.

M.T. Khan Fantasy (2024)

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