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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007
The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables
Discover timeless fables where animals teach life's essential lessons.
56 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 498 ratings
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Books About Folklore · 703 titles considered
The Best Folklore Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about folklore? 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 10 Favorite Books About Folklore
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2018
Moon Shadow
By Erin Downing
A girl's shadow comes to life, revealing her true self.
256 pages· 50,081 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 190 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Dare to explore chilling tales of horror and dark revenge that haunt the night.
128 pages· 8,924 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 73,871 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1940
Call It Courage
A boy faces the sea to conquer fear and prove his courage.
95 pages· 19,399 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 14,838 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003
Stone Soup
By Jon J Muth
Strangers inspire a wary village to create a feast from stones.
32 pages· 965 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,131 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978
The Clown of God
A juggler's last performance on Christmas Eve may lead to a miracle.
48 pages· 1,403 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,480 ratings
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$1697
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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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 1–12 · 2000
Cinderella
By K.Y. Craft
A mistreated girl finds magic and a chance at love.
32 pages· 1,856 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,557 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993
The Legend of the Poinsettia
A girl's selfless gift transforms a humble flower into a Christmas legend.
32 pages· 1,217 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,392 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994
Town Mouse, Country Mouse
By Jan Brett
Two mouse couples swap homes, facing unexpected adventures and challenges.
32 pages· 1,461 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,782 ratings
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Folklore Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about folklore for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
Little Red Riding Hood
Ages 0–3 · 2014
A girl encounters a cunning wolf on her way to Grandma's house.
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$599
Richard Scarry's The Gingerbread Man
Ages 2–5 · 1956
A gingerbread man races to escape capture in a timeless chase.
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$699
The Itsy Bitsy Leprechaun
Ages 2–4 · 2018
A leprechaun's quest for a lucky clover leads to a magical adventure.
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$699
Beauty and the Beast Read-Along Storybook and CD
Ages 0–2 · 1991
A young woman discovers love in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast.
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$999
The Making of Butterflies
Ages 0–4 · 2023
Discover why the Creator made butterflies in this enchanting folktale.
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$1599
The Mitten
Ages 0–3 · 1989
A lost mitten becomes a cozy refuge for woodland animals, leading to a surprising climax.
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$799
The Three Bears
Ages 1–4 · 1991
A curious girl stumbles into a bear family's home. What will they find?
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$995
The Animals of Chinese New Year
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Twelve animals race across a river to win the honor of representing the new year. Who will triumph?
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12 Lucky Animals
Ages 2–4 · 2018
Discover your lucky animal in this bilingual journey through the Chinese zodiac.
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$999
Rapunzel
Ages 1–5 · 2016
A trapped girl, a daring prince, and a wicked witch. Can love conquer all?
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$899
Beauty and the Beast
Ages 0–2 · 2017
Can Beauty see beyond appearances to find true love with the Beast?
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$699
Five Little Leprechauns
Ages 1–5 · 2022
Five leprechauns leap and tumble in a clover-filled adventure.
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Folklore Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about folklore for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A mouse's home welcomes all, no matter how full it gets.
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$1899
Little Red Riding Hood
Ages 4–8 · 1983
A girl faces a cunning wolf on her way to her grandmother's house.
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$1599
Just a Minute
Ages 4–8 · 2003
A surprise guest demands Grandma Beetle leave, but she has a clever plan.
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$799
A Story, a Story
Ages 4–8 · 1970
A spider must capture three cunning creatures to bring stories to the world.
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$1799
Beauty and the Beast
Ages 5–8 · 1989
A mysterious suitor hides secrets in a magical castle.
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$799
Two of Everything
Ages 4–8 · 1993
A mysterious pot doubles everything placed inside. What will it create next?
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$899
Adelita
Ages 4–8 · 2002
A young woman vanishes at midnight, leaving only a shawl as a clue to her identity.
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$399
Bony-legs
Ages 4–8 · 1983
A girl must outsmart a witch with the help of unlikely allies.
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$1899
The Talking Eggs
Ages 4–8 · 1989
A vibrant Southern folktale comes to life with unexpected twists.
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$899
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Ages 4–8 · 1968
A boy's long name leads to unexpected trouble in a classic folktale.
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$899
Lon Po Po
Ages 4–8 · 1989
A Chinese twist on Little Red Riding Hood reveals unexpected dangers and clever survival.
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$999
Saint George and the Dragon
Ages 4–8 · 1963
A knight battles a fearsome dragon to restore peace to the land.
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Folklore Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about folklore for developing and independent readers.
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$1899
The Moorchild
Ages 9–12 · 1996
A changeling girl must confront her past to right a wrong and find her place between two worlds.
Graphic Nov.
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$1999
The Skull (Graphic Novel)
Ages 6–9 · 2023
A young girl runs away from home and finds refuge in a mysterious old house with a talking skull as her host.
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$2299
Lore of the Wild
Ages 6–12 · 2021
Uncover the mystical folklore of nature's secrets and ancient wisdom.
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$999
Charlie Hernández & the Castle of Bones
Ages 10–14 · 2019
A preteen morphling battles sinister forces to rescue a kidnapped queen.
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$2295
D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls
Ages 5–9 · 1972
Enter a night-world where trolls of all kinds weave their bizarre magic.
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$2495
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Ages 6–12 · 2012
Discover mythical creatures and enchanting tales from Scottish folklore.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
The Dragon Prince
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Three heroes must unite to prevent war and restore peace in a divided world.
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$699
The Baby Firebird
Ages 7–10 · 2016
A young girl discovers a magical stone that allows her to communicate with animals and embarks on a journey to protect a group of firebirds from danger.
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$699
Dragons and Mythical Creatures
Ages 7–9 · 2016
This book explores the origins and evolution of mythical creatures from around the world.
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$1499
Aesop's Fables for Children
Ages 5–8 · 1919
Discover timeless animal tales with hidden lessons in Aesop's fables.
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$1999
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Ages 8–12 · 1981
Uncover chilling tales of horror and revenge that haunt the night.
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$599
Where Is the Bermuda Triangle?
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A mysterious region in the Atlantic Ocean where many ships and planes have disappeared under unexplained circumstances.