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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,511 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2786 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Library Dragon
Carmen Agra Deedy
Miss Lotta Scales is a fierce dragon determined to protect her books from children, until she remembers that stories are
Ages 4–8
Tree. Table. Book.
Lois Lowry
For the child noticing a grandparent or older neighbor becoming forgetful, this gentle story navigates the changing natu
Ages 8–12
The Firefly Letters: A Suffragette's Journey to Cuba
Margarita Engle
For the child questioning why things are the way they are, this novel in verse explores the shared longing for freedom a
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1663 books
Mr. Pak Buys a Story
Carol Farley
A servant is tricked into buying a ridiculous story, yet his silly purchase becomes a clever weapon to frighten off a ba
Ages 5–9
Sketches from a Spy Tree
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
For the child who feels like an observer in their own world or is navigating the changing dynamics of growing up alongsi
Ages 8–12
Yu Ji Fairy Tale
Wang Bing Hua
Sixteen original short stories weave together themes of intellect and vulnerability, offering a fresh collection of imag
Ages 6–10
Hooray for Diffendoofer Day
Dr. Seuss, Jack Prelutsky
The teachers at Diffendoofer School celebrate creativity and original thinking as their students prepare for a very impo
Ages 5–10
Missing, The: The True Story of My Family in World War II
Michael Rosen
For the child who has begun asking questions about their family's past and how to piece together the stories of those wh
Ages 10–14
The Great War
David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Ursula Dubosarsky, Timothée de Fombelle, Adèle Geras, A. L. Kennedy, Michael Morpurgo, Marcus Sedgwick, Tanya Lee Stone, Sheena Wilkinson
Fictionalized news reports from 1892 imagine a chilling invasion of Britain to highlight the vulnerabilities of the nati
Ages 12–18
I Lay My Stitches Down
Cynthia Grady
For the child exploring their family roots, this lyrical collection uses the art of quilting to honor the resilience and
Ages 8–12
The Roots of Rap
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who loves to dance and rhyme, this rhythmic journey traces the soulful history of hip-hop from African tra
Ages 4–8
Once There Was a Story
Jane Yolen
For the child who loves winding down with a variety of tales, this collection offers bite-sized stories perfect for spar
Ages 4–8
In the Days of Sand and Stars
Marlee Pinsker
For the child curious about the women behind ancient legends, these stories offer a fresh look at the courage and wisdom
Ages 9–13
Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Small Traveller
William Wise
For the child who needs a gentle reminder that life is a journey of many chapters and that finding where you belong ofte
Ages 7–10
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S.
David Levithan
For the child who feels misunderstood by their peers or family, this story explores what happens when a brother returns
Ages 8–12
The Great American Mousical
Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton
For the child who loves the spotlight or dreams of what happens behind the curtain. This charming tale celebrates the co
Ages 8–12
The Firefly Letters
Margarita Engle
For the reader grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story in verse explores the longing for liberty through
Ages 10–14
Our Castle by the Sea
Lucy Strange
In an alternate 19th-century England, magic has long been a memory until two very different men bring it back to life am
Ages 14–18
The Ink Drinker #1
The Ink Drinker
Éric Sanvoisin
A boy who despises books witnesses a vampire drinking the ink off a page, leading him to a strange and magical thirst fo
Ages 7–12
A Place to Hang the Moon
Kate Albus
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is searching for where they belong. A story about siblings findi
Ages 8–12
Hope in the Valley
Mitali Perkins
Pandita finds solace in an abandoned mansion as she struggles with middle school, a broken friendship, and the fear of l
Ages 8–12
Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World
Sid Fleischman
Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World
Ages 9–14
The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound: A Birder's Journal
Sallie Wolf
For the child who finds magic in the backyard. This blending of poetry and field notes inspires young explorers to obser
Ages 8–12
Dear America
With the Might of Angels
Andrea Davis Pinkney
For the child facing a major transition or unfairness, this diary follows a young girl's brave journey as the first Blac
Ages 8–12
