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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8,405 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs425 books

4–7 yrs2754 books

8–11 yrs3154 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Rifka Takes a Bow

Betty Rosenberg Perlov

For the child who loves the magic of the stage and seeing where their parents work, this story explores the bustling, vi

Cover of 650 - Back to High School: True Stories of Disses, Kisses, and Near Misses

650 - Back to High School: True Stories of Disses, Kisses, and Near Misses

For the teenager seeking a sense of belonging or the reassurance that they aren't alone in their high school struggles,

Cover of Galen's Camera

The world takes on a surprising new look when seen through the lens of Galen’s camera, where even the most ordinary obje

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12–18 yrs

1652 books

Cover of You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Schoolchild

You Wouldn't Want to Be

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Schoolchild

John Malam

For the student who thinks their teacher is too strict, this hilarious survival guide reveals just how lucky they are no

Ages 7–11

Cover of January 1905

Katharine Boling

Ten-year-old twins lean on each other to survive the grueling daily life of an industrial mill town in the days before c

Cover of The Nina, the Pinta, and the Vanishing Treasure

Alec Flint, Super Sleuth #1

The Nina, the Pinta, and the Vanishing Treasure

Alex joins forces with his friends to crack clues and help his father solve a puzzling local theft.

Cover of Gumdrop Posts a Letter

Gumdrop Posts a Letter

For the child who loves things that go and needs a lesson in patience and perseverance when unexpected hurdles pop up du

Cover of Nelson Mandela

Little People, Big Dreams #38

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child noticing unfairness on the playground or asking big questions about justice, this gentle biography introdu

Cover of Andy Warhol

Little People, Big Dreams

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child who sees magic in everyday things, this colorful biography shows how a quiet boy turned soup cans into wor

Cover of Kamala Harris

Little People, Big Dreams

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

For the child who wonders how they can make a difference in the world. This inspiring biography shows how a young girl's

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Volleyball Victory

Andrea is ready for a winning season with the Pumas, but the new coach's focus on basic drills and a new position leaves

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Eyewitness Books

Amy Pastan, Lisa Kathleen Graddy

Discover how the wives of American presidents influenced massive social movements, from women's suffrage and civil right

Cover of My Super Self Esteem

My Super Self Esteem

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a reminder of their inner strength when facing new challenges or social

Cover of Hello, America

Livia Bitton-Jackson

For the teen feeling like an outsider in a new place, this memoir explores the resilience required to build a new identi

Cover of If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses #1

If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

For the child who feels 'slow' because they struggle with spelling or reading, this story reveals that brilliance and dy

Cover of Bullies Need Love Too Children's Poetry Book

Bullies Need Love Too Children's Poetry Book

Renee Drummond-Brown

For the child struggling with aggressive behavior or the classmate trying to understand them, this poetry collection exp

Cover of The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne

The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne

For the child who asks "why" about everything in the night sky. This story of a girl who looked at stars and saw what ot

Cover of My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis

My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis

For the curious child who loves exploring the backyard, this humorous diary makes learning about life cycles and insect

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Adventures of Momo Bumble #1

Momo's Operation: Help Elders

Syed Mohsin Ali

For the child who wants to make a difference in their neighborhood. This story shows how simple acts of kindness can bri

Cover of How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl

How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl

For the teen or middle grader navigating the complexities of social cues and neurodiversity through the eyes of an autis

Cover of The Dog Who became a Man

The Dog Who became a Man

For the child who wonders what life is like through someone else's eyes or explores the boundaries between the animal ki

Cover of Curious Sara Questions Everything

Curious Sara Questions Everything

Kathi Bertoldie

For the child who never stops asking why, how, and when. This story celebrates the natural curiosity of children and the

Cover of Treasure Box of Children's Poetry

Treasure Box of Children's Poetry

For the curious child who finds magic in the garden, this collection uses gentle rhymes to turn everyday nature and chil

Cover of Sage's Spell

For the child who feels like an outsider or is waiting for their own hidden talents to surface, this magical journey exp