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Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 8–11

Mythology at chapter book age becomes a doorway to world cultures, ancient civilizations, and the realization that every society has tried to answer the same questions. These 3,978 books bring those stories to life with the richness they deserve.

3,978 books

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The Snake's Tales

Marguerite W. Davol

Two children discover the magic of storytelling when a charming snake begins to spin tales in a time before stories ever

Cover of Sacred Animals

Learn why different cultures throughout history have revered animals as holy and how their unique qualities inspired anc

Cover of Harp O'Gold

A poor minstrel must choose between his simple life and the magical allure of a golden harp offered by a mysterious lepr

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The Hungriest Boy in the World

Lensey Namioka

Jiro has a very unusual problem: he accidentally swallowed a giant monster, and now his family must figure out how to ge

Ages 4–8

Cover of How to See Fairies

Fairy Tales and Folklore of Charles van Sandwyk

How to See Fairies

Charles van Sandwyk

For the child who finds magic in every garden corner, this beautifully illustrated guide invites families to slow down a

Cover of Icarus Swinebuckle

Icarus Swinebuckle

Michael Garland

Icarus the pig takes to the air in this humorous and beautifully illustrated twist on a classic tale of flight and ambit

Cover of Drowned Tomb

The Changeling #2

For the child finding their footing in a complex world, this magical adventure explores how bravery and loyalty can prot

Cover of The Errant Knight

The Errant Knight

A knight travels to answer the king's summons and finds that the most meaningful victories happen in ways he never expec

Cover of Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats

Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats

Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz

For families looking to connect with Chinese heritage through traditional stories, hands-on cooking, and festive crafts

Cover of Tuko and the Birds

Tuko and the Birds

A gecko's loud midnight cries keep the local birds awake until they hatch a clever plan to trick him into moving elsewhe

Cover of The Fairy's Tale

The Magic Triangle Trilogy #1

The Fairy's Tale

For the child discovering that their unique path is part of something bigger, this magical journey helps them step into

Cover of The Everything Seed

The Everything Seed

Carole Martignacco

Luminous batik illustrations bring to life a creation myth where the entire developing universe begins from a single, wo

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Whisperers of the Gods #2

Pekari: The Azure Fish

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in and longs to discover where they truly belong, even if that place i

Cover of A Nearer Moon

Melanie Crowder

Lyrical prose weaves a magical story of two sisters and the lengths one will go to save the other in a world filled with

Cover of No Bears

A princess insists on a story without any bears, but a persistent grizzly keeps sneaking into the illustrations when she

Cover of Ancient Egypt

Ms. Frizzle's Adventures #1

Ms. Frizzle steers the bus into the past for an enthusiastic journey through the land of Pharaohs and mummies.

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Johnny Appleseed

John Chapman traveled across the American Midwest planting seeds and growing a legacy that turned him into one of the fr

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The Little Jester

Helena Olofsson

A clever young jester in a medieval world uses his wit and spirit to perform a small but truly wonderful miracle.

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Andy and The Pharaoh's Cat

Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

For the child who dreams of uncovering hidden secrets, this story fuels a sense of wonder through a magical journey to t

Cover of A Perfect Season for Dreaming/ Un tiempo perfecto para sonar

A Perfect Season for Dreaming/ Un tiempo perfecto para sonar

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

A grandfather paints a world of wonder for his grandchild as he shares his most fantastic, folkloric dreams about piñata

Cover of Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion

Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion

For the child who loves looking for magic under every leaf. This story nurtures a gentle appreciation for the tiny wonde

Cover of Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell

Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell

For the child who would go to the ends of the earth to help a sibling, this magical journey explores the depths of famil

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The Tale of Jane Sadear

Liana-Melissa Allen

For the child who struggles with 'the gimmes,' this rhyming fable explores how a life of pure indulgence can feel surpri

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Telephone Tales

For the child who loves 'one more story' at bedtime, these bite-sized, surreal tales bridge the distance between a trave

Fairy Tales & Mythology for Other Ages

Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 0–3(387)