Some think of fairies as beautiful, tiny, winged wish-granting creatures who live among the flowers. Some think of fairies as a variety of magical folk, from mean and mischievous to kind and helpful. Whichever you prefer, fans of the fae can find on this list both original stories and folklore in books and media.
This booklist was contributed by the Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 6/08
Child of Faerie, Child of Earth
One Halloween night a fairy child befriends a human child and together they explore each other's worlds but neither wants to give up his or her own home.
Dear Tooth Fairy
When her tooth becomes loose, Emily excitedly writes to the Tooth Fairy and tries to help the tooth fall out.
The Dreamtime Fairies
Lucy, Bear, Jamie, and Floppy Rabbit fly across the ocean to find the Dreamtime Fairies, who will help them fall asleep.
Fairy Houses
Follow the story of a young girl building her special fairy house, observing its visitors, and discovering the magic of Nature. Fairy Houses gives tips on how to build your own fairy habitats made with natural materials.
Fairy Whispers
When the Flower Fairies hold a ball, they realize at the last moment they?ve forgotten the guest of honor! Kingcup suggests a new fairy?Wild Thyme. But how can they let her know in time? The fairies come up with a plan that involves all the fairies in the kingdom and a little bit of fairy dust. One in the "Flower Fairies Friends" series of books with diecuts and glitter throughout.
The Great Fairy Race
In the Great Fairy Race no fairy can use her own wings or legs, and so they compete on various animals and contraptions as each tries to prove she is fastest, but all run into a mess of trouble, except Lily, who creeps along atop a snail.
King Puck
With the help of fairies, Seamus the farmer and his scrawny goat win top honors at a festival in Killorglin, Ireland, and receive a lifetime supply of books.
Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk : an Irish Tale
A very poor Irishman is provided with magical things by the "wee folk", but he must then keep his good fortune out of the hands of the greedy McGoons.