Dragons, unicorns, mermaids, fairies, and creatures that are wonderfully strange and sometimes a little bit scary – mythical creatures have been capturing imaginations for centuries! If your children love wondering what if? and getting lost in stories about creatures that could never quite exist, books are such a lovely way to explore these fascinating legends together.
Because truly… a good book can take you places you never imagined!
This collection of mythical creature books for kids comes straight from our Mythical Creatures Family Unit Study. Each title has been chosen to bring these incredible creatures and the stories surrounding them to life, while giving you plenty to wonder about and talk about together.
These books are perfect for cozy read-alouds, independent reading, or those “wait… could that really be true?” conversations that make learning so much fun. So grab a blanket, pick a book, and let’s step into the wonderfully mysterious world of mythical creatures together!
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Mythical Creature Books for Kids
Now, below you’ll find 10 of our favorite mythical creatures books for kids – perfect for meeting legendary creatures, exploring fascinating stories from around the world, and letting imaginations run wild one page at a time.
A Natural History of Dragons by Emily Hawkins
Dragons have been the misunderstood subject of folklore for generations… but are these stories just legends, or is there any truth to these majestic creatures’ fiery reputations?
Presented as a handbook from the late 1800s written for the students of the Academie Solomonar, the only school for dragon-riders, this beautiful volume sets out to reveal the hidden world of dragons.
The Very Short, Entirely True History of Unicorns by Sarah Laskow
This four-color, fully illustrated book provides everything you always wanted to know about the myths, science, and history that surround the unicorn, a creature that has grown even more popular in the twenty-first century.
The Mermaid Atlas: Merfolk of the World by Anna Claybourne
Do you know the facts and stories surrounding the magical and, often elusive, world of mermaids? This gorgeously illustrated new book includes everything you wanted to know about these mysterious and captivating creatures.
The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures by DK, Stephen Krensky
Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. Read the supernatural stories that bring the history of myths and monsters to life, and explore the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian, and Native American folktales.
A Field Guide to Griffins, Unicorns, and Other Mythical Beasts by A. J. Sautter
What should you do if you meet a unicorn or a phoenix? Where would you look if you want to see a griffin or a hippogriff? How do you defend yourself if a minotaur or harpy attacks you? These mythical beasts may not be real, but what if they were? This handy field guide gives you everything you need to understand these fantastic creatures of the imagination.
The Girl Who Drew a Phoenix by Demi
One day, a young girl named Feng Huang finds a phoenix feather that has fallen from the sky. When she tries to draw the magical bird and share her inspiration, no one is able to tell what it is. Luckily for Feng Huang, the Queen Phoenix sees her troubles and swoops down from the heavens to offer her help.
Nobody Likes a Goblin by Ben Hatke
Goblin, a cheerful little homebody, lives in a cosy, rat-infested dungeon, with his only friend, Skeleton. Every day, Goblin and Skeleton play with the treasure in their dungeon. But one day, a gang of “heroic” adventurers bursts in. These marauders trash the place, steal all the treasure, and make off with Skeleton―leaving Goblin all alone!
How to Spot a Fairy: A Field Guide to Sprites, Sylphs, Spriggans, and More by Sarah Glenn Marsh
This stunning compendium explores the history & mythology of fairies and offers information on how/where to find these magical beings. From boggarts and pixies to weeping women, water nymphs, moon maids, and more, this book organizes fairies by habitat and offers tips on how to seek out the mystical beings in our midst.
A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology by Heather Alexander
Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child’sIntroduction to Greek Mythology acquaints kids ages 9-12 with all the fantastic and memorable classic Greek myths.
The Atlas of Monsters: Mythical Creatures from Around the World by Sandra Lawrence
A whimsical and imaginative catalog of fantastical beasts and creatures of myth and legend from around the world-complete with a code that needs cracking to uncover the mystery of the monster atlas!
Let the Mythical Adventure Continue
And there you have it – a fun collection of mythical creature books for kids! These stories are a wonderful way to meet legendary creatures, explore fascinating tales from around the world, and let your child’s imagination take the lead.
If your children are eager to keep exploring, these books are part of our Mythical Creatures Family Unit Study, where stories, creative activities, and hands-on learning bring these incredible legends to life. You can take a closer look at the 10 topics and activities included in the unit study right here.
So grab a cozy blanket, pick a book (or two… or three!), and get ready to explore the wonderfully strange world of mythical creatures together.
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Thanks so much for reading, friend!
xo
Sarah
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