Books About Fairy Tale Retellings

The Best Fairy Tale Retellings Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fairy tale retellings? 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.

Cinder Edna
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Fairy Tale Retellings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

Cinder Edna

By Ellen Jackson, Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator)

Two girls, two paths: who finds true happiness without magic?

32 pages· 1,656 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,247 ratings
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Summary: Cinder Edna and Cinderella live next door, both under the thumb of wicked stepmothers. While Cinderella dreams of fairy godmothers, Edna relies on her wit and resourcefulness. When the king announces a ball, both girls seize the chance for change. But as they pursue their dreams, only one discovers that happiness doesn't always come from a prince. Will Edna's practical skills and humor lead her to a more fulfilling life? Discover how two different approaches to adversity reveal the true path to joy.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!

Discover the untold truth behind Rapunzel's tower imprisonment.

24 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 475 ratings
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Summary: Think you know Rapunzel's tale? Dive into the witch's untold story, where the truth behind the tower and the fair-haired captive unfolds. What secrets lie in the shadows of this classic fairy tale?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Glass Slippers

A stepsister must clear her name to stay in the castle.

272 pages· 52,136 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 433 ratings
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Summary: Tirza, Cinderella's overlooked stepsister, faces banishment when Queen Ella's glass slippers vanish. Accused of theft, Tirza must uncover the real culprit to keep her place in the castle. As she delves deeper, she discovers unexpected truths about her sisters, challenging everything she believed. Can Tirza prove her innocence and mend broken family ties?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

The Isle of the Lost

A quest for a cursed relic tests the true nature of villainous heirs.

311 pages· 62,693 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 28,308 ratings
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Summary: On the Isle of the Lost, Mal, daughter of Maleficent, seeks the Dragon's Eye, a cursed relic promising true darkness. With a plan and reluctant allies, she ventures into a forbidden fortress. But as they face the curse's peril, these young heirs of evil question if their legacy defines them. Can they defy their dark roots, or will the quest seal their fate? Discover if being good is truly so bad in this thrilling adventure.
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