Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (Of course, if you’re a parent, maybe don’t mention that fact that this one’s on our “fantasy” list.)Ĩ. But he has no idea what magic awaits him in the North Pole, where he’ll get the privilege of meeting Santa Claus himself. One of the most iconic Christmas stories of all time, The Polar Express tells the tale of a young boy who steals away on the eponymous midnight train. And if that doesn’t sound like “fantasy” to you, then riddle me this: when was the last time you got a cookie request from a mouse?ħ. A boy gives a mouse a cookie… which makes the mouse want a glass of milk… which makes him want a straw, then a mirror, and so on until he’s right back where he started with another cookie. “One thing leads to another” has never been more true. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond This tale of ultimate wish fulfillment will no doubt resonate with both inventive kids and their Extreme Home Makeover-loving parents.Ħ. If you could build your dream home, what would you put in it? Our narrator, Jack, has it all planned out, including - but not limited to - a flying room, a racing room, and an aquarium room. But with his artistic talents and a little imagination, he’s about to turn his world into a masterpiece worthy of Van Gogh.ĥ. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnsonįour-year-old Harold has a purple crayon and not much else. Don’t worry, though - Knox gets the final (and very difficult-to-pronounce) word in this story by the erstwhile Mr. Knox at the hands of the Fox in Sox, who goads Knox into participating in his increasingly complicated tongue-twisters. Let’s do tricks with bricks and blocks, sir!” So begin the troubles of the long-suffering Mr. Which, naturally, causes tummy troubles (and fire-breathing hazards). We all know that humans love tacos, but you might be surprised to find that dragons love them even more! Join these mythical Mexican food aficionados as they devour tacos of every shape and size, with every ingredient except one: spicy salsa. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri until some unfortunate weather patterns start to wreak havoc, and they wonder whether edible precipitation really is such a blessing after all.Ģ. The citizens seem to have it made in the shade (of a meatball-filled cloud). All their food simply falls out of the sky - pizza, pasta, peanut butter, you name it. In the town of Chewandswallow, nobody ever goes grocery shopping. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi and Ron Barrett From talking animals to raining spaghetti, these books are sure to elicit delighted giggles from kids aged 2-5.ġ. This section consists of picture books and other simple stories designed to introduce very young children to the world of fantasy. Even if you're an adult, you're sure to see some of your childhood classics here!įantasy books for toddlers and preschoolers 😄 But we think there's something for everyone on this list of the 60 best fantasy books for kids. No matter how old you are, it’s never too early to start reading fantasy - especially with so many incredible works out there! And of course, bolstered by a kid’s imagination, these stories can truly come to life… which arguably makes children the ideal audience for the genre.
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