Fantasy Fiction for Kids
Fantasies lead us into lands of dragons, fairies, and wizards, or help us see reality in a new way, bringing magic into the world we know. In fantasy, imagination is just the beginning. (Updated September 2020)
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Creepy Crayon!
Jasper Rabbit isn’t doing well in school, until he finds a crayon just lying in the gutter. Now magically, he doesn’t have to do any schoolwork, since crayon does it so well on its own. Jasper is thrilled until things start getting CREEPY!
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Looking for A Jumbie
Though her mother assures her Jumbies are only found in stories, Naya sets out on a full moon night searching for the creatures of her family’s Caribbean folklore. What will she find hidden in the darkness?
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The Curiosities
When Miro wakes up, he finds the world seems different. The Curiosities have nested on Miro which leads to his discovery of wonders hidden in the shadows. But even with the company of the Curiosities, Miro still feels alone and not seen. But maybe he’s not as alone as he feels. This lyrical picture book revels in the beauty of disability and diversity and celebrates individuality.
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Invasion of the Unicorns
Special Agent Bubble07 appears to be a cute stuffed unicorn, but this is merely a disguise. He's actually on a mission to see if Earth is a habitat worth invading. After snuggles, dog slobber, tea parties, and story time, will he dispatch his friends to invade?
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Moon Pops
Inspired by a classic Korean folktale, Moon Pops takes place on a hot summer night, a night so hot the moon begins to melt! When Granny notices, she grabs a bucket and begins catch the moon drops. Then she turns the moon drops into popsicles to help cool off the residents in her apartment building. But, the moon was home to fabled rabbits, and now it's gone! How in the world do you replace the moon?
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A Home Under the Stars
Moving can be full of anxiety, especially when you move into a big city like Toby. Because he can't see the stars at night anymore, he has trouble falling asleep. As he wrestles with sleep, he discovers a lion wandering through a jungle that has taken over the city. Only the North Star can get them home, but first they have to find it. Along the way, they meet a variety of different creatures who each help Toby understand his feelings about moving to the city.
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The Girl and the Dinosaur
Marianne is on a mission to uncover a dinosaur skeleton, and when she finally digs it up, she makes a wish that her dinosaur would come to life. What happens next is the stuff dreams are made of!
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The Girl & the Galdurian
The Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter Bea live in the Salty Pig's House of Tonics and Tinctures on the planet Irpa. The spend their time mixing potions and medicine for their people. But when Bea meets a member of the Galdurians, their peaceful life comes to a halt. Galdurian Cad believes Pig Wizard is the key to finding his missing people. But when Bea and Cad finally arrive at Salty Pig's, The Pig Wizard is missing! And so begins their journey...
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Beetle & the Hollowbones
Beetle is a twelve-year-old goblin-witch who is desperately trying to save her best friend Blob Ghost from the haunted mall, and her old best friend Kat has accepted a sorcery apprenticeship with her Aunt Hollowbone. With ominous plans in place, Beetle has only a week a to save Blob Ghost, or else!
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The Deep & Dark Blue
Hawke and Grayson have fled their home after political turmoil, and they've taken up new identities as Hanna and Grayce. Circumstances of fate lead them to the Communion of Blue, a powerful group of magical women. As the twins learn more about this magical order, they begin planning to avenge their family and retake their noble home, but Grayce isn't sure she wants to return to her old life, when this new life allows her to live as a girl.
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