Three Fairytales Classics That Never Fail

In my humble opinion, the best fairytale books for kids are the same ones I loved as a child. And the same ones that my parents, their parents, AND their parents loved as children. These stories are timeless – never failing as the perfect bedtime must-haves for dreamy-eyed cuties with their imaginations in the clouds. Plus, most fairytales double as fables with important morals and life lessons hidden between the lines.

Magical realms where castles tower over peaceful lands – fairies who dance in the moonlight and make friends with passing kiddos – princesses with a knack for feeling peas like pebbles beneath their mattresses. These are concepts that keeps antique tales spinning for each new generation.

Three of the best fairytale books are:

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The Complete Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Anderson

Hans Christian Anderson was one of the most renowned storytellers in history. His fairytales were always brilliant with an element of sadness and subtle beauty – it gave each story a human quality that alluded to Anderson’s own emotions.

This book gathers his classics, such as: “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “The Little Match Girl” – and over 200 other tales. Each story is accompanied by a beautiful illustration with suggested links to full-length audio recordings online – perfect for kiddos to read along.

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The Fairy Tale Book: Classic Tales from Childhood by Liz Scoggins

Dubbed a “terrific compendium” by Amazon, this book of vintage stories features the most timeless tales. The “Twelve Dancing Princesses” make their waltzing debut – “Rumpelstiltskin” tries to outsmart a protective mother – and “The Little Mermaid” begs a mischievous sea-witch for legs to impress her beach-bound beloved.

These originals give miraculous meaning to the fairytales your children have seen reenacted on their favorite television shows.

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A First Book of Fairy Tales by Mary Hoffman

There are 14 classic tales in this version of an antiquated collection! Each story has been told over-and-over again, changing slightly with every retelling. There are tried-and-true favorites like “Jack in the Beanstalk,” “Cinderella,” and “Sleeping Beauty.” As well as twice-told tales that are less known but just as amazing, such as – “The Selfish Giant,” “The Snow Queen,” and “Diamonds and Toads.”

But the fairy tales only add to the overall brilliance of this collection. The real beauty is in each lovely illustration – Godmothers are depicted in watercolors, slippers are adorned with engraved swirls, and princes have feathers that look realistic enough to touch.

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Here is a fun resource to check out - this year's "best list" of fairytales - slideshow:

Classic Fairy Tales For Every Generation

The best fairy tale books are tried-and-true favorites; stories that have been around for generations, entertaining children for centuries. Thousands of authors have made their names well-known with unique illustrations and new twists on timeless tales. These stories, although rejuvenated with hardcovers and gilded pages, are classics, destined to be remembered, appreciated, and re-woven a million times over.

The following storybooks are considered all-encompassing, bound chronicles of cultural, bedtime "golden oldies" that continue to thrill and excite children and adults alike:

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The Random House Book of Fairy Tales (Amy Ehrlich)

Sensationally illustrated with intricate, dainty drawings, the 244-pages in this book feature 19 captivating fairy tales. The original masters of the genre are all represented, from the Grimm brothers, to Hans Christian Andersen, and so many others. Children will befriend the Steadfast Tin Soldier as he stands everlasting, courageous, and brave against all oncoming (and unexpected) obstacles. Those same kids will feel astounded and struck with giggles when the hard-headed Emperor models his new clothes for the whole village to see (and mock). It's an engaging hand-me-down for the sentimental readers in every family.

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A First Book of Fairy Tales (Mary Hoffman)

Originally, most of the fairy tales of previous centuries were told in different languages, to various cultures. Author Mary Hoffman has refreshed a child's ability to understand the best older stories with a new spin. Ideal for 7 and up, this book features 14 fairy tale favorites, such as Rapunzel, The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen, and tons more. Detailed illustrations make every tale all the more interesting, adding to the storytelling excitement!



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The Golden Book of Fairy Tales

This book was originally published in 1958, with a recent revamp in a hardcover for durability and detailed illustrations to amuse all readers. Colorful and exquisite, this storybook features 28 traditional tales from around the world, culminating between 160 gilded pages. The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, and Thumbelina start the collection, with a following of Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella to round it out.

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Find more current top selections in fairy tales for all ages:

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