Myths represent a significant segment of a nation's culture and have always been an inspiration to writers. Myths have found a special place in children's literature. Children’s writers very often rely on elements of mythology to enrich literary works and to make their message more easily penetrate to the reader. The works of „Villa Velebita“ (The Fairy of Velebit) by Tihomir Horvat and „Velebitske vilin-staze“ (The Velebit Fairy-trails) by Snježana Grković-Janović are inspired by legends and myths of the Velebit region. Through classic elements of fairy tales such as the conflict of good and evil, respect for natural laws, selflessness, a pure child’s heart, and the victory of good over evil, the authors ennobled children’s prose and brought it closer to the young reader. The wisdom and message of Velebit legends, as part of the intangible cultural heritage, continues to live through their works and explains in a new way the universal natural and human laws in a way that children can understand.