Fairy Tale Books for Kids
Literacy changes lives, and we’re dedicated to making quality books accessible to every young reader. This collection brings timeless fairy tales to young readers ages 5 to 9. Each book features magical kingdoms, brave heroes, and enchanting adventures that have delighted children for generations, blending wonder with wisdom.
The Princess and the Dragon
A princess lives in a tall tower, and every night her beautiful singing floats down to the town below. The townsfolk say she’s being held captive by a fearsome two-headed dragon! When a brave knight arrives with his shining armor and swift horse, he’s ready to rescue her. But is the princess really a prisoner? And is the dragon truly as vicious as the townspeople claim? Sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem!
Tug
Nib is busy working with her yarn when her brothers leave for the field. They warn her to lock the door because a dangerous troll is nearby—but Nib is too focused on her task. When the troll creeps up to her house, will Nib’s quick thinking and her bright red yarn be enough to keep her safe?
Clean the Rainbow
The Rainbow Queen has exciting news—her friend, The Wind Princess, is coming to visit! All the fairies rush to clean The Rainbow Tower before sunrise. But there’s a problem: The Rainbow Broom is angry and won’t cooperate. When fairy Kate tries to grab it, the grumpy broom growls and flies away with her hanging on! Can Kate figure out what’s wrong with the cranky broom and get the tower sparkling in time?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are fairy tales good for children learning to read?
Fairy tales offer predictable story structures — a beginning, a challenge, and a resolution — that help young readers develop comprehension skills. Research on how children learn from narrative fiction (Springer, 2022) found that familiar story patterns allow children to focus more on decoding because they can draw on narrative expectations to support understanding.
How do fairy tale retellings support phonics practice?
These fairy tale retellings use decodable text matched to specific phonics levels, so children sound out words using patterns they have already learned. The familiar characters and plots mean a child’s energy goes toward reading the words rather than figuring out an unfamiliar story. Jeanne Chall’s Stages of Reading Development (1983) describes this early stage as one where practice with decodable text is essential.
What formats are these fairy tale books available in?
Fairy tale books are available on the Bookbot website, with many titles free to read online. Select books also offer PDF downloads or read-aloud features, which highlight each word as the story is narrated — helpful for children who are building their reading foundations.
Do children actually become absorbed in stories at this age?
Yes. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology (2022) found that children as young as five become genuinely absorbed when reading or listening to fiction, and this absorption is linked to stronger comprehension and recall. Fairy tales, with their vivid characters and dramatic arcs, are especially good at creating that kind of engagement.
What reading levels are the fairy tale books available in?
The collection covers levels from simple CVC words for beginning readers through more advanced phonics patterns including blends, digraphs, and vowel teams. You can filter by grade level to find fairy tales that match your child’s current reading ability.