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Fantasy Books for Kids of All Ages
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Are you a parent who loves fantasy, but you aren't sure how to get your kids hooked? Trying to find a gift for a niece or nephew's birthday? This list has book recommendations for kids of all ages to encourage a love for reading and the fantastical.
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Baby & Toddler
 
Children's
 
Middle Grade
 
YA

Baby & Toddler

Engage babies and toddlers with fun, vivid tales and pictures.

 
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An excellent introduction to fairy tales and the original “Grandma Witch”.
Strega Nona (Caldecott Honor Book)|Board Book
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Children's

Children aged 4-8 can dive deeper into chapter books and longer stories.

 
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Pair your Knight Owl book with a plush toy that children will love.
Knight Owl
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A fun, award-winning story of an owl that dreamed of being a knight.
Knight Owl (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Roald Dahl is a must-read for kids, and The Witches is a great introduction.
The Witches|Paperback
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A fun, engaging book of dragons and knights.
The Knight and the Dragon|Paperback
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Middle Grade

Engaging reads for 8-12 year olds

 
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A book about book lovers who can literally read books to life.
Inkheart (Inkheart Trilogy Series #1)
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A modern classic for middle grade students, Percy Jackson is an excellent gateway into mythology.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #1)
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A twisted tale, excellent for middle grade readers.
Coraline|Hardcover
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YA

Teens 13+ can 

 
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Young women at a boarding school in the late 1800s discover magical secrets.
A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle Trilogy #1)
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The start of a compelling series, set partially in our world and partially in a fairy realm.
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, 1)
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