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Fairytales with Flare

  • Writer: coalvalleylibrary
    coalvalleylibrary
  • Sep 11
  • 3 min read
Collage of colorful children's book covers featuring dragons, princesses, and fairies. Titles include Dragon Post, Princess Hair, and more.
Fairytales with Flare Book Covers

Once upon a time… stories of dragons, princesses, and magical mischief! This week’s reading list brings a fresh twist to classic fairy tales, from brave princesses and silly dragons to clever wolves and fairy godmothers with flair. Each story invites your little readers to dream big, laugh loud, and imagine a world where every ending can be happily ever after.


A newspaper titled "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!" features a wolf's profile and three pigs. Text includes "By A. Wolf."
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf

Hear the classic tale told from a new perspective, the wolf’s! Was he really big and bad, or just misunderstood? Kids will love this hilarious twist on a familiar story.


Vibrant book cover titled "How to Catch a Garden Fairy" with colorful flowers, a fairy, and sparkling trails on a green background.
How to Catch a Garden Fairy by Alice Walstead

How to Catch a Garden Fairy by Alice Walstead

Join a group of clever kids trying to trap a glittering garden fairy! With rhymes, giggles, and magic in every page, this story is pure outdoor fun and imagination.


Colorful book cover: "How to Catch a Fairy Godmother." Features a flying girl with wings, a unicorn, frog, and donut. Whimsical and playful mood.
How to Catch a Fairy Godmother by Alice Walstead and Andy Elkerton

How to Catch a Fairy Godmother by Alice Walstead and Andy Elkerton

Ever wonder how to catch a fairy godmother? Full of sparkle and chaos, this book shows that even the best laid fairy-catching plans can go hilariously wrong.


Fairy in blue and girl in pink dress on a magical path with a castle. "Cinderella" text at top. Whimsical and enchanting mood.
Cinderella retold by Kath Jewitt

Cinderella retold by Kath Jewitt

Step into a timeless fairy tale filled with kindness, courage, and a magical pumpkin carriage. This retelling of Cinderella reminds readers that dreams really can come true.


Woman helps seated child on roller skates under flowering tree. Text: "Kind as a Princess" with Disney Princess logo. Street scene.
Kind as a Princess by Catherine J. Manning

Kind as a Princess by Catherine J. Manning

Being royal isn’t about crowns, it’s about kindness! This sweet story celebrates compassion and caring as the truest marks of a princess.


Princess in a purple dress rides a friendly red dragon holding a flag. Text reads "The Worst Princess." Sky-blue background, whimsical art.
The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp

The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp

This princess is tired of waiting around! With bold humor and a dragon sidekick, she flips the fairy tale script in this empowering, laugh out loud adventure.


A shocked princess in a pink dress sits on tall, colorful mattresses. Text: "Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea! The Princess and the Pea."
Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea! by Nancy Loewen

Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea! by Nancy Loewen

The “real” princess sets the record straight in this funny retelling of The Princess and the Pea. It’s a witty take on truth, exaggeration, and royal reputation!


A green pea holding a framed picture of a sad princess, with colorful swirls and stars. Title: "The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea."
The Princess and the Greedy Pea by Leigh Hodgkinson

The Princess and the Greedy Pea by Leigh Hodgkinson

What happens when a pea gets too greedy for its own good? This silly story serves up laughter, bright illustrations, and a fun message about sharing.


A princess in pink confronts three pirates on a ship with a "No Girls Allowed" sign. Bold text reads "Princesses Can Be Pirates Too!"
Princesses Can Be Pirates Too by Christi Zellerhoff

Princesses Can Be Pirates Too by Christi Zellerhoff

Who says princesses can’t be tough? This playful tale proves that a tiara and a pirate hat go perfectly together when adventure calls!


Children in colorful clothes and crowns, some upside down, smile on a pink background. Text reads: Princess Hair by Sharee Miller.
Princess Hair by Sharee Miller

Princess Hair by Sharee Miller

Celebrate every curl, braid, puff, and twist in this joyful celebration of Black hair. Every princess has her own style, and that’s what makes her magical!


Princesses in colorful dresses confront dinosaurs. Title: "Princesses Versus Dinosaurs" in playful letters. Mood is playful and adventurous.
Princesses Versus Dinosaurs by Linda Bailey

Princesses Versus Dinosaurs by Linda Bailey

Princesses and dinosaurs face off in an epic showdown of sparkle and scales! Who will win? Readers will love the silly surprises on every page.


A cute green dragon exhales a fireball near a cracked egg on a purple cover. Text: "There's a Dragon in Your Book" by Tom Fletcher.
There’s a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

There’s a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

A baby dragon has landed in your book, and things are about to heat up! This interactive story will have kids giggling and blowing imaginary fire as they read along.


A whimsical red dragon with a blue spotted scarf stands among trees, grinning. A knight with a sword is partially swallowed. Text: "There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight."
There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight by Penny Parker

There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight by Penny Parker

A hungry dragon just can’t stop snacking on the kingdom! This rollicking rhyme is a funny twist on the classic “Old Lady” tale, with plenty of fire breathing fun.


Knights with red plumes hold weapons and a candle in a starry night, hidden dragon silhouette behind. Text: Where is the dragon?
Where Is the Dragon? by Leo Timmers

Where Is the Dragon? by Leo Timmers

Three brave knights go on a daring dragon hunt, but nothing is quite what it seems! A clever, beautifully illustrated story full of humor and surprises.


Yellow book cover for "How to Catch a Dragon" by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton. Features a dragon's tail, red lanterns, gold coins, pagoda.
How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton

How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton

Can you outsmart a dragon? Join the adventure in this imaginative story packed with clever traps, colorful chaos, and plenty of laughs.


Red dragon and a boy on a blue background. "Dragon Post" text in white. Includes stamp with "5 Urgent Letters." Playful mood.
Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett

Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett

When a boy finds a real dragon, he writes letters for advice, and the responses he gets are magical! This charming, interactive book invites readers to open envelopes and join in the fun.


A child with curly hair and colorful striped leggings watches a small, rainbow-colored dragon. Text above reads "Ellie's Dragon" by Bob Graham.
Ellie’s Dragon by Bob Graham

Ellie’s Dragon by Bob Graham

Ellie’s pet dragon may only be visible to her, but he’s very real in her heart. A tender story about growing up, imagination, and holding onto wonder.

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