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Writing & Storytelling Picture Books – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Writing & Storytelling Picture Books

Explore picture books books about writing & storytelling for children.

152 books

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Prince Fly Guy!

Homework becomes a high-flying adventure when Fly Guy casts himself as a brave prince tasked with battling a giant and s

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Curious George New Adventures

Curious George Visits the Library

Margret Rey, H. A. Rey

George is on a mission to find the perfect story during his very first library trip, but his enthusiasm might turn the q

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Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

A quiet library visit turns into a series of groovy adventures as Pete the Cat uses his imagination to travel through th

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Peter #4

A Letter to Amy

Ezra Jack Keats

Peter has a big surprise planned for his birthday party, but first he has to make sure his special invitation actually r

Ages 3–7

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The Day You Begin #1

The Day You Begin

Jacqueline Woodson

Standing in front of a new class can feel lonely, but sharing unique stories reveals the common threads that connect us

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Little Golden Book Biography

A young girl with a guitar and a knack for storytelling travels from a Christmas tree farm to the world stage in this in

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Paris Rosenthal

Confidence, curiosity, and the courage to speak up shine through these gentle reminders to stay true to yourself in a bi

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Creepy Tales! #3

Jasper Rabbit thinks he has found a shortcut to success when a purple crayon starts doing his homework, but this magical

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The Real Reason We Go to School

Roosevelt Harris-Williams

School is about more than just tests and heavy backpacks. It is a place to find what you are good at and decide exactly

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P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever

Raj Haldar, Chris Carpenter

Silent letters and confusing sounds take center stage in this hilarious look at the knaves, gnats, and gnocchi that make

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If You Give... #5

If You Take a Mouse to School

A knitting sheep and a reading sheep face a very hungry wolf, only to realize that a famous literary reputation is a gre

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All the Places to Love

Patricia MacLachlan

A poetic celebration of the places we love and the family stories that make them special, perfect for helping children f

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The Sweetest of Lemons

For children who find comfort in the voices of their elders, this lyrical tale honors the way family stories can transfo

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Good-bye, Curtis

The whole neighborhood gathers to say a fond farewell to Curtis the mailman as he walks his familiar route for the very

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The Day You Begin #2

The Year We Learned to Fly

Jacqueline Woodson

For children facing moments of boredom, restriction, or struggle, this lyrical tale reveals how the power of your mind c

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Let's Celebrate #1

Martin Luther King, Jr., and His Birthday

Jacqueline Woodson

The life and legacy of the courageous civil rights leader are honored in this introduction to the man behind the nationa

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Someone Like Me

Patricia MacLachlan

A young girl who reads everywhere—even while crossing the street—shares the quiet, magical moments that transform a book

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I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

The second woman on the Supreme Court redefined justice by standing up for what is right, proving that one voice can cha

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Little People, BIG DREAMS

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

A young girl with a guitar and a notebook full of songs grows from a country music fan into a record-breaking global sup

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Sometimes I Wonder If Poodles Like Noodles

Funny rhymes and bright illustrations capture the quirky, imaginative questions children ask about their everyday world.

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Randolph J. Caldecott and the Story of the Caldecott Medal

Learn about the life of the famous illustrator Randolph J. Caldecott and the history behind the prestigious medal that h

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Harold and the Purple Crayon #4

Harold at the North Pole

Crockett Johnson

Equipped with nothing but his trusty purple crayon, Harold treks to the snowy North Pole to ensure Santa is ready for hi

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A Day with Grandma

Marilyn Trueluck

For children who share a special bond with their grandparents, this gentle rhyming story celebrates the joy and wisdom f

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Fancy Nancy Picture Books #1

For the child who turns every hallway into a runway and loves using big, fancy words to describe their world.

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