Fairytales Educational Books, Toys

The Three Snow Bears

by Jan Brett

For ages 2 to 6 years

What is it exactly about the story of Goldilocks that so enchants the preschool set? Is it the rhythm of the story? The fun of going for a walk while breakfast cools? The difficulty of finding a (read more)

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The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet

by Deborah Hautzig

For ages

This enduring Christmas fairy tale comes in many editions for young and old. For preschoolers, we like this sweet and simple version. The story retains its magic and drama, but is easy for younger (read more)

Fairy Houses

by Tracy Kane

For ages 4-8 years

All the inspiration your kids need to build fairy houses in the woods out of sticks and leaves and mud and moss is here. And a lovely story too. -- Review by Being Savvy (read more)

The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies

by Cicely Mary Barker

For ages 4-8 years

A new edition of this British classic from the 1920s is simply stunning. Cicely Mary Barker was a phenomenal poet and illustrator who brought fairies to life for children like no other. -- Review (read more)

A Fairy Went A-Marketing

by Rose Fyleman.

For ages 4-8 years

This book offers a fully realized world full of intriguing visual detail. You and your child will have such fun poring over the pictures and repeating the rhymes. -- Review by Being Savvy (read more)

Fairy Tale: A True Story

For ages 5-6 years

We treasure this film! It tells the story of two little girls in early twentieth century England who glimpse fairies in the woods, and capture them on camera. Full of historical characters and (read more)

Puff the Magic Dragon

by Peter Yarrow & Lenny Lipton

For ages 4-8 years

Because castles need dragons like firehouse need Dalmatians. Puff is essential, and no version of the story or song tells the tale more charmingly than this one. Yes, you'll weep through the song (read more)

Pop-Up Medieval Castle Book

by Phil Wilson

For ages 4-8 years

This series of tie-back books that open into the most magnificent pop-up paper playhouses merits a spot in the Savvy book and toy Hall of Fame. Which we don't have but really ought to! Anyway, this (read more)

Knight's Armor

by Royal Knight

For ages 5 & up

Consider this essential costume material for anyone living in a house with a moat or anyone routinely pressed into princely service by a preschool classroom full of princess fanatics. Really, who (read more)