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Fairy Tales & Mythology Poetry
Explore poetry books about fairy tales & mythology for children.
58 books
A Book of Reverso Poems #3
Echo Echo
Marilyn Singer
Read these poems forward to hear a classic Greek myth, then read them in reverse to see the same story from a completely
Ages 8–12
Flower Fairies
Flower Fairies Miniature Library
Cicely Mary Barker
Delicate poems and illustrations reveal the tiny magical folk living quietly among the garden berry bushes.
Ages 1–4
Inside the Little Old Woman's Shoe
Charles Reasoner
For the curious toddler who loves to peek behind closed doors, this interactive board book turns a classic nursery rhyme
Ages 1–4
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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons
Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London
For the child curious about the rhythms of nature and the stories behind the changing seasons, as told through the indig
Ages 4–10
No Hickory, No Dickory, No Dock
John Agard, Grace Nichols
The rhythmic language of the Caribbean breathes new life into nursery rhymes, blending traditional sounds with original
Ages 4–8
What Rhymes with Moon?
Jane Yolen
Nineteen luminous poems capture the magic of the night sky, from Brazilian folktales to playful myths about green cheese
Ages 6–10
The Necessary Cat #5
The Necessary Cat
Nicola Bayley
A beautiful treasury of poems, stories, and feline facts celebrates everything that makes cats such essential and myster
Ages 5–12
To Baby with Love: Rhymes for Babies
Jan Ormerod
For the caregiver seeking a gentle way to bond through language. This collection of nursery rhymes paired with soft illu
Ages 0–3
Hey, Diddle, Diddle!
Salley Mavor
The classic rhyme of the cow jumping over the moon is reimagined through beautiful, hand-stitched fabric relief illustra
Ages 0–3
Mother Goose
Here Comes Mother Goose
Iona Opie
For the parent looking to build a bond through rhythm and rhyme. This lush collection uses classic verses to soothe, ent
Ages 0–5
The Night Before #5
The Night Before Lunar New Year
Natasha Wing
For children who love festive traditions but feel overwhelmed by loud celebrations, this story offers a cozy way to prep
Ages 4–8
Jan Brett's Fairy Tales
Beauty and the Beast
Jan Brett
A kind-hearted maid looks past a frightening exterior to find the trapped prince within, breaking a dark enchantment thr
Ages 4–8
Scholastic Poems #1
Magic Poems
Jennifer Curry
Unicorns, dragons, and Merlin the wizard await in a collection of verses that invite you to fly on a broomstick and ente
Ages 7–11
Granddad's Picture Book
Bobbicat
Lively rhymes and vibrant illustrations transport you to a world of leprechauns and mermaids as a grandfather shares the
Ages 2–7
Flip-Side Rhymes
Jack and Jill
Christopher Harbo
A classic rhyme fills one half of this flip-book, while the other side offers a fractured version of the story told from
Ages 4–7
Everybody Was a Baby Once: And Other Poems
Allan Ahlberg
Nineteen playful poems feature a whimsical cast of babies, sausages, and nursery characters reflecting on the funny expe
Ages 3–7
Mother Goose
Mother Goose's Little Treasures
Iona Opie
For parents seeking to soothe their little ones with the rhythmic magic of language, these rare nursery rhymes offer a m
Ages 0–5
My Very First Mother Goose
Pussycat Pussycat and Other Rhymes
Iona Opie
Classic nursery rhymes come to life with colorful illustrations, bringing the rhythmic world of Pussycat Pussycat and th
Ages 0–3
Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey
Jamake Highwater
Follow a young boy's epic journey to manhood through a tapestry of traditional North American Indian legends woven into
Ages 12–18
Bigfoot Is Missing!
J. Patrick Lewis, Kenn Nesbitt
Monsters and myths hide in plain sight through poems disguised as street signs, newspaper headlines, and milk cartons.
Ages 6–10
The Adventures of Isabel
Ogden Nash
The unstoppable Isabel faces down hungry giants and wicked witches with a calm spirit and a feisty attitude in this play
Ages 4–8
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Marcia Williams
Epic battles and legendary journeys come to life through vibrant comic-style panels that make these ancient Greek myths
Ages 7–11
Once Upon a Time
John Prater
For the child who claims there is nothing to do, this clever story reveals how much magic and adventure are hiding just
Ages 3–7
Will Moses' Mother Goose
Will Moses
Timeless Mother Goose verses come to life through the cozy and detailed lens of traditional American folk art paintings.
Ages 1–5
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Fairy Tales & Mythology by Age Group
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