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Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,420 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2755 books
8–11 yrs
3160 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Shipwrecked Sailor: An Egyptian Tale with Hieroglyphs
Tamara Bower
An ancient Egyptian papyrus comes to life in this tale of a stranded sailor and the giant, golden-scaled serpent who rul
Ages 6–10
Tori Sharp Graphic Memoirs #2
Stand Up!
Tori Sharp
For the middle schooler trying to find where they fit in when traditional paths like the school play feel too rigid. A s
Ages 8–12
When You Know What I Know
Sonja K. Solter
Tori carries a heavy secret after her uncle hurts her, struggling with anger and shame as she finds the courage to speak
Ages 10–14
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The Wednesday Wars #2
Okay for Now
Gary D. Schmidt
For the child who feels like the world has already decided who they are. A moving story of a boy finding his voice throu
Ages 11–15
Dear America #39
The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy
Walter Dean Myers
Sixteen-year-old Joshua Loper documents the grit and hardship of his very first cattle drive under a harsh trail boss in
Ages 9–14
Detective Academy #4
Forgery and Frauds
Paul Mauro, H. Keith Melton
For the curious middle-grader who loves puzzles and secret codes, this guide reveals the high-stakes world of forgers an
Ages 8–12
What Could I Be?
What Could Florence Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future, this story celebrates the endless possibilities of
Ages 3–7
A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara Crewe leaves her home in India for an exclusive London boarding school, beginning a journey of grace and resilience
Ages 8–12
The Five Wolves
Peter McCarty
Five daring wolves travel across oceans and through tunnels to find wonders to sketch. This epic graphic poem asks deep
Ages 8–14
Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar
Keith Richards
Young Keith Richards finds his musical voice through the encouragement of his beloved grandfather Gus in this personal s
Ages 4–9
This for that: A Tonga Tale
Verna Aardema
Rabbit uses her wits to outsmart the other animals of the African plain, trading her way to a belly full of treats in th
Ages 4–8
The Dragonsitter #7
Trick or Treat?
Josh Lacey
For the child who loves a bit of holiday mischief and needs a short, funny read that makes the transition from picture b
Ages 6–9
Wildflower #2
The Road to You
Alecia Whitaker
For the teen navigating the balance between a public persona and their true self while chasing a big dream.
Ages 12–17
The Forbidden Book
Sacha Lamb
For teens navigating the complexities of who they are when societal expectations and tradition demand they be someone el
Ages 14–18
Giants of Science #4
Benjamin Franklin
Kathleen Krull
For the curious child who loves to tinker and ask 'why', this biography reveals the very human side of a famous inventor
Ages 8–12
Sherwood: Original Stories from the World of Robin Hood
Jane Yolen
For the child who loves looking at old legends from a new angle, this anthology explores the values of fairness and brav
Ages 8–12
Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard
Mawi Asgedom
For the young reader navigating a new culture or seeking the courage to overcome hardship. This moving memoir follows a
Ages 10–14
The Lost Book of Oakwood
Saga Welles
For the child who feels the pull of adventure in the woods and seeks the magic hidden in forgotten stories.
Ages 7–10
Immigration Story
Immigrants Who Led the Way
Danielle Smith-Llera
For the child curious about how different people shaped America, this collection of biographies celebrates the grit and
Ages 8–12
Across America on an Emigrant Train
Jim Murphy
Climb aboard for a bumpy 1879 cross-country trek as Robert Louis Stevenson witnesses the grit and engineering marvels of
Ages 10–14
Spider Boy
Ralph J. Fletcher
Bobby navigates a lonely move to a new state by spinning tall tales and retreating into the quiet, eight-legged world of
Ages 9–12
Rima's Rebellion
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the weight of family secrets and the burning desire for social change, this verse novel expl
Ages 12–18
Junior High Drama #1
The School Musical Meltdown
Jessica Gunderson
For the young performer or student who feels the pressure when things go wrong, this story models how to keep calm and c
Ages 8–11
Haiku Nature #2
Out of This World: Star-Studded Haiku
Sally M. Walker
Luminous artwork and clever haiku travel from the Big Bang to glowing galaxies, explaining the science of the solar syst
Ages 6–10
