Fairy Tales, Fables & Folktales - Stories to Inspire Wonder

Step into a world of timeless wisdom, imagination, and enchantment with our collection of fairy tales, folktales and fables. Thoughtfully curated for parents, homeschoolers, and educators, these storybooks grow alongside your child—from simple, sweet tales for toddlers and preschoolers to rich, layered stories for seven-year-olds and up. Whether drawn from cultural folklore or classic fable traditions, each story nurtures imagination, emotional growth, and a sense of wonder. Perfect for seasonal storytelling, character-building lessons, or quiet bedtime moments, this collection helps bring heart-centered learning to life through story.

Check out this list of age appropriate fairy tales compiled into a pdf you can print by the Austin Waldorf School.

The Austin Waldorf school compiled the list from pages 148 to 151 in Beyond the Rainbow Bridge—Nurturing Our Children From Birth to Seven by Barbara J. Patterson and Pamela Bradley, published by Michaelmas Press.