4 Kids Books Celebrating Monsters & Magic

Magic and monsters, oh my! Readers will enter new worlds, meet magical creatures and push boundaries…

Blankie by Ben Clanton. Best friend duo Narwhal and Jelly love Narwhal’s big yellow blankie. It’s cozy and warm-and can transform into a hat, a cape, a dress or a picnic blanket. A great way to teach out-of-the-box thinking. Recommended for infants.

Invasion of the Unicorns by David Biedrzycki. Secret Agent Bubble07 is tasked with determining if Earth is ripe for invasion by the unicorn army. Dressed as a toy stuffed unicorn, he infiltrates the home of Earthling Daughter. Will he be swayed by tea parties, snow days and bedtime snuggles? Recommended for toddlers.

Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia L Smith. This book is a beautiful Neverland retelling. Stepsisters Lily, who is Native American, and Wendy, who is English, enter the magical world of mermaids, fairies, pirates and a giant crocodile. A new modern addition to the classic Peter Pan tales. Recommended for elementary schoolers.

The Monsters of Rookhaven by Pádraig Kenny. Mirabelle, a monster, has always lived at the House of Rookhaven, a magical place protected from the village. But when orphaned siblings Tom and Jem arrive, she must risk it all for their friendship. Recommended for tweens.