Books About Fairy Godmothers

The Best Fairy Godmothers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about fairy godmothers? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Misfits

By Jen Calonita · Book #1 in the Royal Academy Rebels series

Devin uncovers a sinister secret at Royal Academy that could change the fairy tale world forever.

256 pages· 45,993 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 2,897 ratings

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Summary: At Enchantasia's Royal Academy, Devin struggles with her royal destiny and dreams of being a creature caretaker. But the headmistress, Olivina, seems more villainous than fairy godmother, obsessed with preparing for attacks. As Devin and her misfit friends dig deeper, they uncover a secret that could alter the fairy tale world forever. Can Devin balance her royal duties with her true passion, or will Olivina's dark plans prevail? The stakes are high, and the truth may be more twisted than any fairy tale.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Outlaws

By Jen Calonita · Book #2 in the Royal Academy Rebels series

Banishment leads Devin to uncover a sinister plot threatening Enchantasia.

256 pages· 42,488 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 1,725 ratings

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Summary: Princess Devin Nile and her friends are outlaws, banished from Royal Academy for accusing the Headmistress of villainy. To save Enchantasia, they must ally with Red Riding Hood's vigilantes and reveal the truth about Headmistress Olivina. Can Devin expose the sinister plot before their homeland falls under evil rule?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Whiskerella

By Ursula Vernon · Book #5 in the Hamster Princess series

A princess, a mysterious stranger, and a curse unravel at a royal ball.

240 pages· 17,720 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 710 ratings

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Summary: Princess Harriet Hamsterbone prefers adventure over royal duties. Forced to attend a dull ball, her night takes a turn when a mysterious beauty arrives. Who is this stranger, and what secrets does she hold? Harriet's quest to uncover the truth leads her to a not-so-wicked stepsister, a troublesome lizard, and a fairy's curse. With her knack for handling curses, Harriet dives into a swashbuckling adventure, challenging the fairy tale norms. Can she solve the mystery and break the spell before it's too late?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Once Upon a Goat

By Dan Richards

A royal wish for a child leads to unexpected family chaos with a baby goat.

34 pages· 539 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 1,145 ratings

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Summary: In a kingdom longing for a child, a king and queen's wish is granted in an unexpected way—a baby goat arrives instead. As they navigate this surprising twist, the royal couple discovers the true meaning of family. Will they embrace their new 'kid' and the delightful chaos he brings? This whimsical tale explores acceptance and the joy of unexpected outcomes, inviting readers to laugh and learn alongside a royal family redefined.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever!

By Sarah Aronson · Book #1 in the The Wish List series

A fairy godmother in training must grant a wish for a girl who doesn't believe in magic.

176 pages

4.1 Goodreads · 160 ratings

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Summary: Fairy-godmother-in-training Isabelle is sure she will pass her training with flying colors, until she is assigned a practice princess who is not a princess at all. Nora is an ordinary girl who doesn't believe in fairy godmothers, wishes or happily ever afters. If Isabelle can't change Nora's mind about magic and grant her a wish, she will flunk.

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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Princess Cora and the Crocodile

By Laura Amy Schlitz, Brian Floca (Illustrator)

A princess is given a pet crocodile by her fairy godmother to help her deal with her overbearing parents and strict nanny

80 pages· 5,187 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 1,939 ratings

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Summary: Princess Cora is tired of her monotonous royal life, filled with endless lessons and baths. Desperate for change, she writes to her fairy godmother, hoping for a solution. Instead, she receives a mischievous crocodile who takes her place, causing mayhem in the castle. As Cora embarks on an unexpected adventure, climbing trees and getting dirty, her parents are forced to confront their overbearing ways. Will Cora's day of freedom lead to a new understanding with her family, or will the crocodile's antics create more trouble than anticipated?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Philippa Fisher and the Fairy Godsister

By Liz Kessler · Book #1 in the Philippa Fisher series

A girl gets three wishes from a reluctant fairy, but will they improve her life or complicate it further?

288 pages· 49,468 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 4,079 ratings

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Summary: Philippa Fisher dreams of meeting a fairy, but when Daisy, the new girl, claims to be her fairy godsister, Philippa's life takes an unexpected turn. Granted three wishes, Philippa must navigate the tricky path of desire and consequence. Will her wishes bring happiness or chaos? As friendship and luck intertwine, Philippa learns the true meaning of what she really wants. Dive into a whimsical tale where every wish counts and nothing is as simple as it seems.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Magic at Midnight

By Lindsey Kelk, Pippa Curnick (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Cinders and Sparks series

A girl with unexpected magic and a talking dog crash a palace ball.

224 pages

3.8 Goodreads · 269 ratings

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Summary: Cinders discovers unexpected magic, and her dog Sparks can talk. With a fairy godmother named Brian, they're off to crash the palace ball. Will their magical mischief lead to chaos or a happily ever after? Join Cinders and Sparks on a whimsical adventure filled with laughter, surprises, and a twist on the classic fairy tale.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2012

Once Upon a Toad

By Heather Vogel Frederick

A girl must stop toads from hopping out of her mouth while evading jewel thieves.

272 pages· 64,819 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 872 ratings

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Summary: Cat Starr's life turns upside down when she moves in with her dad and stepsister Olivia. After a magical mishap, Cat spits toads while Olivia speaks diamonds. Now, they're fleeing from jewel thieves and a mysterious agency. Can Cat reverse the spell and find her 'happily ever after'?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1919

Cinderella

By Paul Galdone

A kitchen maid's magical night at the palace hinges on a midnight deadline.

48 pages· 1,451 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

3.8 Goodreads · 152 ratings

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Summary: A mistreated kitchen maid, aided by her fairy godmother, transforms for a night at the palace ball. But there's a catch—she must leave before the clock strikes midnight. Will she make it in time, or will her secret be revealed? This enchanting tale of magic and transformation invites readers to a world where dreams can come true, but only if the clock allows.

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