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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8,512 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs432 books

4–7 yrs2787 books

8–11 yrs3202 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Moving Forward

For the child learning how ordinary people can change the world. This biography explores how collective action and coura

Cover of I Am Unique and Special

I Am Unique and Special

For the child who experiences the world with intense sensitivity or logic, this mystery explores navigating a complex en

Cover of My Best Friend Is as Sharp as a Pencil

Funny Portraits #2

My Best Friend Is as Sharp as a Pencil

Pencils, paperclips, and other school supplies transform into clever collage portraits of teachers and friends in this c

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12–18 yrs

1663 books

Cover of From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Zoe Washington #1

From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Janae Marks

Between baking for a TV challenge and reading a surprise letter from prison, twelve-year-old Zoe must decide if she has

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Tin Princess

Sally Lockhart #4

The Tin Princess

A sixteen-year-old tutor finds herself caught in a web of assassins and high-stakes politics within the borders of a sma

Cover of My Librarian Is a Camel

My Librarian Is a Camel

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is that in some parts of the world, your library books might arrive on the back

Cover of The Book of Sisters

The Book of Sisters

Katie Nelson, Olivia Meikle

For the child who needs a reminder that the bond between sisters can change the world, whether through friendship, rival

Cover of Determined to Stay: Palestinian Youth Fight for Their Village

Determined to Stay: Palestinian Youth Fight for Their Village

For teens grappling with global news, this book shares first-hand accounts of Palestinian youth protecting their homes a

Cover of Crank

Addiction to crystal meth creates a raw and devastating spiral for a young woman. This story offers a stark look at the

Cover of The Wretched Stone

The Wretched Stone

Chris Van Allsburg

A ship's crew discovers a mysterious glowing rock on a deserted island, but as they grow obsessed with it, they begin to

Cover of Inspiring Biographies of African American Women for Kids

Inspiring Biographies of African American Women for Kids

Beautiful Voices

For the child who needs to see that their dreams are possible. This collection of real-life stories highlights the grit

Cover of The Dark Matter of Mona Starr

The Dark Matter of Mona Starr

Laura Lee Gulledge

Vibrant yellow sparks light up a greyscale world as Mona Starr uses art and cosmic imagination to visualize and manage h

Cover of Tibet: Through the Red Box

Tibet: Through the Red Box

Vibrant Tibetan-style art illustrates a son's journey through his father's secret diary, kept while filming in a mysteri

Cover of The Best Thing About Kindergarten

The Best Thing About Kindergarten

For the child preparing to say goodbye to their first classroom, this gentle story celebrates the milestones and memorie

Cover of Meet the Children from the Fifty States in Poetry

Meet the Children from the Fifty States in Poetry

For the child curious about life across the country, these poems introduce the United States through the eyes of childre

Cover of The Length of a String

The Length of a String

Elissa Brent Weissman

While preparing for her bat mitzvah, twelve-year-old Imani uncovers a Holocaust-era diary that links her own adoption to

Cover of Let the Wildflowers Grow

Let the Wildflowers Grow

Brigitte M Becker

For the child learning to embrace their unique self and understand that growing up is a beautiful, messy process of disc

Cover of Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!

Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!

For children who want to show love through actions rather than objects, exploring how to honor a grandparent with a gift

Cover of Do Re Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido d'Arezzo

Do Re Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido d'Arezzo

Susan L. Roth, Angelo Mafucci

Tuscan monk Guido d'Arezzo transforms the world of sound by dreaming up a system of lines and spaces to turn music into

Cover of Park Beat: Rhymin' Through the Seasons

Park Beat: Rhymin' Through the Seasons

Jonathan London

For children who love the energy of the outdoors, this rhythmic journey captures the joy of play through the changing co

Cover of Something Beautiful

Something Beautiful

Sharon Dennis Wyeth

For the child who needs a reminder that magic exists in their own neighborhood, even when things look gray or difficult.

Cover of Anne Hutchinson's Way

Anne Hutchinson's Way

Jeannine Atkins

For the child finding their own voice when their beliefs don't match the crowd, this historical tale follows a girl witn

Cover of Story of the Orchestra, The

Story of the Orchestra, The

For the child who is starting music lessons or wonders about the magic behind the stage, this guide explores the history

Cover of Bright Ideas

Dionne Joy Morrison-Jaisinghani, Jada Joy Jaisinghani

For the child who loves to doodle, daydream, and invent, this guide provides creative spark plugs to help them find thei