Books About Fairytale Retellings

The Best Fairytale Retellings Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fairytale 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Fairytale Retellings

Rumaysa
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

Rumaysa

By Radiya Hafiza, Rhaida El Touny (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Rumaysa series

Locked in a tower, Rumaysa must escape and discover her powers.

240 pages· 34,730 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 1,549 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Rumaysa has been trapped in a tower, spinning straw into gold for a wicked witch. When a dropped hijab sparks hope, she embarks on a daring escape. Journey with Rumaysa through enchanted forests and dragon lairs as she uncovers her magical abilities and allies with Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara. Can she rewrite her destiny and become the hero of her own story?
The Three Little Superpigs and the Gingerbread Man
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2022

The Three Little Superpigs and the Gingerbread Man

By Claire Evans · The Three Little Superpigs series

A magical key is stolen at Fairyland's bake-off. Can the Superpigs catch the Gingerbread Man and save the day?

40 pages· 680 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 68 ratings
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Summary: In Fairyland's annual bake-off, the Three Little Superpigs vie for a magical key that opens any door. But when the Big Bad Wolf's creation, the Gingerbread Man, swipes the prize, chaos ensues. The Superpigs must outsmart the cunning cookie to reclaim the key and save the day. Will they succeed in this whimsical chase?
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