Fairy Tales!

A mix of classic fairy tales and fairy tale re-tellings.

Updated July 28, 2023
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A wolf at the door : and other retold fairy tales
Ebook
These are not your mother's fairy tales... Did you ever wonder how the dwarves felt after Snow White ditched them for the prince? Do you sometimes wish Cinderella hadn't been so helpless and petite? Are you ready to hear the Giant's point of view on Jack and his beanstalk? Then...
The house with chicken legs
Anderson, Sophie
Paper Book
An extraordinary retelling of the Baba Yaga myth, this debut novel will wrap itself around your heart and never let go.All 12-year-old Marinka wants is a friend. A real friend. Not like her house with chicken legs. Sure, the house can play games like tag and hide-and-seek, but Marinka longs for a...
Peter and the Starcatchers
Barry, Dave
Paper Book
While young orphan Peter and his friends are sent away to an island ruled by the villainous King Zarboff and are forced to set sail aboard the Never Land, Peter decides he must take action into his own hands if he ever plans to escape and so decides to find out the mystery behind the cargo being...
The inside story
Buckley, Michael 1969-
Audiobook
The fate of all fairy tales is at stake in Michael Buckley's The Inside Story, the eighth adventure in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series. Sabrina and Daphne Grimm have studied hundreds of stories as part of their training as fairy-tale detectives,...
Once upon a crime
Buckley, Michael 1969-
Audiobook
Fairy-tale characters take over New York City in Once Upon a Crime, the fourth installment of the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley. For the first time since their parents were kidnapped, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm return to their...
The problem child
Buckley, Michael 1969-
Audiobook
The fairy-tale detectives set out to rescue their parents in The Problem Child, the third book in Michael Buckley's beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series. For Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, the latest in a long line of fairy-tale detectives, there is one...
The sisters Grimm. Book one The fairy-tale detectives
Buckley, Michael 1969-
Paper Book
With the winning combination of Nancy Drew meets Shrek, this first book in the new Sisters Grimm series will entertain with a hilarious mix of mysteries and fairy tale twists.In the tradition of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a new humorous mystery...
The unusual suspects
Buckley, Michael 1969-
Audiobook
A mystery at school leads the fairy-tale detectives to monsters in The Unusual Suspects, second in Michael Buckley's beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series. For Sabrina Grimm, living in a community of fairy-tale characters means always being ready for...
Charmed
Calonita, Jen
Paper Book
Sometimes it's good to be bad... Charmedis the exciting sequel to the wildly popular Flunked -- second in the brand new Fairy Tale Reform School series where the teachers are (former) villains. "Charming fairy-tale fun." --Sarah Mlynowski, author of the New York Timesbestselling Whatever...
Cursed
Calonita, Jen
Audiobook
Flunked
Calonita, Jen
Paper Book
Dive into book one of the best-selling Fairy Tale Reform School series, from award-winning author Jen Calonita! What happens to the villains after happily ever after? 12 year old Gilly isn't so sure that she needs reforming for the (former) villains in Enchantasia... Gilly wouldn't call...
Switched
Calonita, Jen
Ebook
Tricked
Calonita, Jen
Ebook
Wished
Calonita, Jen
Ebook
Alice's adventures in Wonderland
Carroll, Lewis 1832-1898
Paper Book
One of the most magical concoctions in childrens literature, Lewis Carrolls tale follows Alice into the upside-down, inside-out world of Wonderland where she attends the tea party of the Mad Hatter and plays croquet in the court of the Queen of Hearts
Beasts and beauty : dangerous tales
Chainani, Soman
Paper Book
You think you know these stories, don't you? You are wrong. You don't know them at all. Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept...
Yummy : eight favorite fairy tales
Cousins, Lucy.
Paper Book
Beware -- these fairy tales are not for the faint of heart! Maisy creator Lucy Cousins shifts gears to retell her favorites with vivid, rousing illustrations. Eight classic stories take on new energy as Lucy Cousins ramps up her artwork. In this bold, funny, and unflinching...
Thornwood
Cypess, Leah
Paper Book
This middle grade debut is Sleeping Beauty like you've never seen it before, about a girl who lives in the shadow of her older sister and the curse that has haunted her from birth. For years, Briony has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Rosalin, and the...
A most magical girl
Foxlee, Karen 1971-
Ebook
From the author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy comes the story of a friendship between two girls set in Victorian England, with magical machines, wizards, witches, a mysterious underworld, and a race against time.   Annabel Grey is primed for a proper life as a young...
A tale dark & Grimm
Gidwitz, Adam
Paper Book
In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses,...
In a glass Grimmly
Gidwitz, Adam.
Paper Book
More Grimm tales await in the harrowing, hilarious companion to a beloved new classic Take caution ahead-- Oversize plant life, eerie amphibious royalty, and fear-inducing creatures abound. Lest you enter with dread. Follow Jack and Jill as they...
Alice's adventures in Wonderland
Gledhill, Carly
Paper Book
One of the most magical concoctions in childrens literature, Lewis Carrolls tale follows Alice into the upside-down, inside-out world of Wonderland where she attends the tea party of the Mad Hatter and plays croquet in the court of the Queen of Hearts
Book of a thousand days
Hale, Shannon.
Paper Book
The goose girl
Hale, Shannon.
Paper Book
Mighty Jack
Hatke, Ben
Paper Book
Jack might be the only kid in the world who's dreading summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his autistic kid sister, Maddy. It's a lot of responsibility, and it's boring
Mighty Jack and the goblin king
Hatke, Ben
Paper Book
Like a bolt from the blue, Jack's little sister Maddy is gone--carried into another realm by an ogre. When Jack and Lilly follow Maddy's captor through the portal, they are ready for anything . . . except what they find waiting for them in the floating crossroads between worlds. Even...
Mighty Jack and Zita the spacegirl
Hatke, Ben
Paper Book
It's the middle-grade team-up of the century as the heroes of New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke join forces to save the world in Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl. Jack and Lilly are no strangers to heroics. They've befriended dragons, battled giants,...
Ogre enchanted
Levine, Gail Carson
Ebook
Set in the world of the Newbery Honor-winning Ella Enchanted, this tale by beloved author Gail Carson Levine stars a clever heroine who is determined to defy expectations--and outwit a fairy's curse. Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms and prescribing...
Ella enchanted
Levine, Gail Carson.
Paper Book
This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old.  At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift--the "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off...
Snow & Rose
Martin, Emily Winfield
Paper Book
A fairy-tale reimagining of Snow White and Rose Red from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Emily Winfield Martin. Filled with stunning illustrations. "Emily Winfield Martin - reimagine s Brothers Grimm fairy tales, treating delight, with a few grisly...
Seeing Red
Mlynowski, Sarah
Paper Book
The enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number twelve!The New York Times bestselling series!I really want the magic mirror in my basement to take me to my friend's sleepover party. But of course, I end up falling into...
Spill the beans
Mlynowski, Sarah
Paper Book
The enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number 13!The New York Times bestselling series!My brother Jonah's dream has come true. We have FINALLY landed in his favorite fairy tale: Jack and the Beanstalk!It's a lot of...
Disenchanted : the trials of Cinderella
Morrison, Megan 1976-
Audiobook
Frogkisser!
Nix, Garth
Ebook
The last thing she needs is a prince. The first thing she needs is some magic. . . . "An uproarious adventure" from the New York Times-bestselling author! (Publishers Weekly)Poor Princess Anya. Stuck living with her evil stepmother's new husband, her evil step...
Jack and the beanstalk = Juan y frijoles magicos
Ottolenghi, Carol 1959-
Ebook
English-Spanish VersionIn this beloved tale, Jack watches in amazement as his magic beans grow into a beanstalk that reaches beyond the clouds! Children will eagerly continue reading to see whether Jack can sneak past a hungry giant to rescue the golden harp.Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R...
The little red hen = la gallinita roja
Ottolenghi, Carol 1959-
Ebook
Pinocchio = Pinocho
Ottolenghi, Carol 1959-
Ebook
PINOCCHIO: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the tale of Pinocchio on his journey to becoming a real boy as he is tricked by the sly fox, turned in to a donkey, and swallowed by a whale! CLASSIC STORIES: This classic tale,...
The complete fairy tales of Charles Perrault
Perrault, Charles 1628-1703
Audiobook
Born in 1628, Parisian Charles Perrault was aptly credited as being the "father" of a then-new literary genre: the fairy tale. Often drawing from his own surroundings (the Chateau Ussé was the model for Sleeping Beauty, while the Marquis of the Château d'Oiron inspired the delightful Puss-in-Boots),...
Goldilocks and the three bears = Ricitos de oro y los tres osos
Ransom, Candice F. 1952-
Ebook
The Keepsake Storybook Digital Collection 1 includes three delightful stories that will capture children's interest and spark their imagination, inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading. This collection includes beloved classic tales; Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding...
Little Red Riding Hood = Caperucita Roja
Ransom, Candice F. 1952-
Ebook
Once upon another time
Riley, James 1977-
Paper Book
Storybook characters collide in this first book in a new trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, set in the world of his popular Half Upon a Time series--perfect for fans of Fablehaven and Chris Colfer's A Tale of Magic series! ...
The true story of the 3 little pigs
Scieszka, Jon
Paper Book
A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view. Lane Smith also illustrated Hallowe'en ABC which was one of The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year.
Jack : the true story of Jack and the beanstalk
Shurtliff, Liesl
Ebook
Fairy tale fans will give a GIANT cheer for this funny retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from the New York Times Bestselling author of Rump and Red! All his life, Jack has longed for an adventure, so when giants turn up in the neighbor's cabbage patch,...
Sisters of the Neversea
Smith, Cynthia Leitich
Paper Book
Five starred reviews! In this beautifully reimagined story by NSK Neustadt Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek), Native American Lily and English Wendy embark on a high-flying journey of magic, adventure, and courage to a fairy-tale...
Breadcrumbs
Ursu, Anne
Ebook
The winner of numerous awards and recipient of four starred reviews, Anne Ursu's Breadcrumbs is a stunning and heartbreaking story of growing up, wrapped in a modern-day fairy tale. Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. But that was before he stopped talking to her and...
Hansel & Gretel
Woollvin, Bethan
Paper Book
This clever retelling of the classic fairy tale will have young readers wondering who's the real villain, from New York Times Best Illustrated Book-winner Bethan Woollvin. Deep in the forest lives a witch named Willow. She is a good witch who only uses good magic--until...
Little Red
Woollvin, Bethan
Paper Book
In this New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, girl power abounds as Little Red unravels the big bad wolf's plan. On her way to Grandma's house, Little Red meets a wolf. That might scare some little girls, but not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is...

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