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Fairies, Mermaids, and Dragons |
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Here are some of our favorite picture books about fairies, mermaids, and dragons. These titles can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Fairy Walk
by Gaia Cornwall
Hopping and skipping into the woods behind their house, a trio of kids and their loyal doggy companion head off into the wild world in search of fairies. They find that if they look very closely and listen hard enough, there's always magic to be found in the woods!
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The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake
by Devin Elle Kurtz
Ember is in charge while the baker takes a trip and he's excited to show what he can do! When an opinionated fairy princess swoops in demanding a cake, he eagerly agrees. So what if he's only baked bread before? How hard can it be?
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Sounds Like Joy
by Yesenia Moises
One day, Joy finds something unexpected on the ocean reef. When she shakes it, it makes a brand-new noise! Soon she and her aquatic animal friends are dancing to the beat and feeling amazing... until it breaks! How can they use what they have under the sea to make the sound she's missing?
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Diego Fuego The Firefighting Dragon
by Allison Rozo
A young dragon learns to celebrate the unique icy powers that set him apart from his fire-breathing family and becomes a hero.
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When You Go to Dragon School
by Chelsea M Campbell
The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit...toothy.
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I am a Dragon!: A Squabble & A Quibble
by Sabina Hahn
Mistaken for a very large frog, a grumpy dragon gets fired up when a group of frogs insist he's the one who's wrong, in this laugh-out-loud picture book about misunderstandings, imagination, forgiveness, and friendship.
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Izmelda the Fairest Dragon of Them All!
by Joan Marr
Izmelda the dragon is excited to meet an actual princess, but Princess Penelope is uninterested in tea parties and glass slippers--can the two find a way to get along?
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Mermaid Day
by Diana Murray
On Mermaid Day, the mer-queen throws a big bash and sea creatures of all kinds attend, including a shy shark who joins in the dancing.
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100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli
by David LaRochelle
This comical counting adventure follows 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise.
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Mermaid and Pirate
by Tracey Baptiste
Through stormy skies and rough waters, Mermaid and Pirate, who cannot understand each other since they speak different languages and come from different worlds, become friends, learning that kindness and generosity speak louder than words.
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How to Catch a Garden Fairy
by Alice Walstead
Exploring an enchanted garden hoping to find the resident Garden Fairy, the Catch Club Kids embark on a magical adventure to get a glimpse of the elusive fairy who leads them on a merry chase!
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The Truth about Dragons
by Julie Leung
In a mix of Eastern and Western mythologies, a mother tells her child about two forests inhabited by different, but equally enchanting dragons that coexist within the child's heart.
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Harmony & Echo: The Mermaid Ballet
by Brigette Barrager
Preparing for the Mermaid Ballet, mermaid best friends Harmony and Echo practice their steps again and again, but when Echo gets stage fright, Harmony comes up with the perfect solution for Echo to overcome her shyness.
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Twinkle Makes a Wish
by Katharine Holabird
Twinkle's plans for an extra-special birthday party seemed ruined when a storm blows through the night before, tearing down decorations and raining on her cake. But, she learns about the power of a wish!
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Being Friends with Dragons
by Katherine Locke
Sometimes it's hard to be good friends with dragons because they forget how, but with some deep breaths and calming words, people and dragons can learn to be best friends forever.
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Mermaid Kenzie: Protector of the Deeps
by Charlotte Watson Sherman
When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help.
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Oona
by Kelly DiPucchio
Oona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure but often find messy, tricky, and even shark-related trouble, instead.
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Dragons Are the Worst!
by Alex Willan
With everyone afraid of dragons, Gibert the Goblin, who thinks dragons are the ABSOLUTE WORST, turns the tables on them with his tremendous goblin power.
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Chuck's Ice Cream Wish
by Viola Butler
With the help of his Dairy Godmother, Chuck is taken--poof!--on a memorable and delicious adventure to a dairy farm. He finds out exactly where ice cream comes from and gains an even deeper love and appreciation for his favorite food.
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Attack of the Underwear Dragon
by Scott Rothman
Featuring riotous artwork by the illustrator of The Bad Seed, a hilarious tale of medieval adventure and pint-sized heroism finds a new assistant to one of King Arthur’s gallant knights learning skills that are complicated by his trainer’s secret fear of a mysterious Underwear Dragon.
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