Fantasy Fiction for Early Elementary Students

Do you have kids who crave fantasy stories but who aren't quite ready for middle grade fantasy series like Percy Jackson and Wings of Fire? Check out these fantastical tales for early elementary students! Many books are the first in a series.

Updated August 21, 2025
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Willa the wisp
Auxier, Jonathan
Paper Book
The Fabled Stables are home to oneofakind creatures. Creatures like the Gargantula, the Yawning Abyss, the Bizzybees, and Auggie. Auggie is the only human boy on the island, and he takes care of all the other creatures. Sometimes, the Stables make space for new arrivals. When this happens,...
Hocus and Pocus and the spell for home
Capetta, A. R.
Paper Book
From award-winning author A. R. Capetta comes a new first-chapter-book series delivering plenty of puppies, magic, and charm. Puppies Hocus and Pocus are still waiting to be adopted from the Shelter for Slightly Magical Pets. Even though Hocus can see two minutes into the...
The ember stone
Charman, Katrina
Paper Book
Magic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create a grippingly fast-paced new series for young readers -- The Last Firehawk!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content...
Crimson Twill : witch in the city
George, K.
Paper Book
A little witch with a penchant for bright colors and bows has a surprising big-city shopping adventure in the first book of an illustrated series filled with offbeat charm. Crimson Twill is a little witch, but you might not know it. She lives in the country and loves polka dots...
Rory and the magical mix-ups
George, K.
Paper Book
Learn the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godmother in the first book of this new illustrated chapter book series for young readers! Rory Spellington is fluttering with excitement as she begins her first year at the prestigious Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy! But fairy godmothering might not be as easy...
Once upon a Tim
Gibbs, Stuart
Paper Book
Join New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs in this first book in a hilarious, highly illustrated new middle grade series about a peasant boy who wants to be a knight, perfect for fans of Max & the Midknights. Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants more...
The creature of the pines
Gidwitz, Adam
Paper Book
Elliot Eisner isn't exactly excited about starting at a brand-new school in a brand-new town; he'd much rather stay at home and read a book. But things take an unexpected turn when he finds out his weird new teacher, Professor Fauna, has planned a field trip for Elliot's very first day. Along with a...
The magic day
Glass, Calliope
Paper Book
A shaggy purple unicorn does everything he can--except his homework--to get wish-granting powers in the first book of this glitterrific, highly illustrated early chapter book series. Sparkleton begs his big sister to give him wish-granting magic for one...
The princess in black
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess...
Happily ever after rescue team
Hay, Sam
Paper Book
A young girl's wish to help out in her family's seaside café gets out of hand when she accidentally summons a rescue squad of fairytale princesses in this first book of a fun new illustrated chapter book series, Happily Ever After Rescue Team: Agents of H.E.A.R.T.! ...
The cave of Aaaaah! doom!
Kent, Jaden
Paper Book
The Ella and Owen series debuts with a fun romp through the world of dragons! Readers can follow twin sibling dragons as they head deep into the forest in search of a wizard who may be able to cure Owen of his fiery cold. Dragon twins Ella and Owen are always at odds. Owen wants...
Newbie fairy
Korsh, Kate
Paper Book
In this hilarious, highly illustrated new chapter book series - in pink! - lovable newbie fairy Oona has big ideas, only her magic always seems to go a little wonky. But she won't let that stop her! Oona Bramblegoop is a Newbie fairy, and she's determined to do big things,...
Rise of the green flame
Mensah, Bernard (Children's author)
Paper Book
Magic, adventure, and friendship come together in Kwame's Magic Quest, an action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...
The lost stone
Quinn, Jordan.
Paper Book
Welcome to the Kingdom of Wrenly--a new chapter book series full of fantasy and adventure. Meet Lucas, the eight year-old prince, and Clara, the daughter of the queen's seamstress. Lucas is an only child who longs to make friends and go on adventures. Clara knows the kingdom well...
The story of Gumluck the wizard
Rex, Adam
Paper Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023  A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book  FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!    "Adorable."--Shelf Awareness, starred review
Maggie Sparks and the monster baby
Smallman, Steve
Paper Book
Book 1 in the magical adventures of a naughty little witch whose temper tantrums fizz into all kinds of trouble! Maggie Sparks does NOT want a baby brother! Especially not one who is noisy, smelly and gets ALL the attention. The good thing is, Maggie's a witch. A super...
The dragon in the library
Stowell, Louie
Paper Book
In a fast-paced and funny adventure, Kit must use the magic of books to save the library--and its resident dragon--from a power-hungry tycoon. Kit Spencer can't stand reading. She'd rather be outside playing and getting muddy than stuck inside with a book. But when her best...
Rise of the earth dragon
West, Tracey
Paper Book
In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake and Worm encounter a mysterious Ghost Dragon! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers....

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