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Writing & Storytelling
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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
What Is the Story Of?
What Is the Story of Willy Wonka?
Steve Korté, Who HQ
For the child who loves Roald Dahl or movie magic, this book reveals how a whimsical chocolatier went from a 1964 novel
Ages 8–12
Short & Skinny
Mark Tatulli
For the child who feels small for their age or worries about fitting in. Mark navigates body image and bullying through
Ages 8–12
The Door in the Hedge
Robin McKinley
Step through a gap in the garden to find a world of stolen princesses, talking frogs, and magical hinds in these four ly
Ages 10–16
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The History News #1
The Greek News
Anton Powell, Philip Steele
Experience 1,500 years of history through a Greek newspaper filled with stories on theater, gods, fashion trends, and th
Ages 8–12
The Red Abbey Chronicles #3
Red Mantle
Maria Turtschaninoff
For the young person navigating the tension between their education and their roots, or seeking the courage to bring cha
Ages 14–18
The Idea in You
Questlove
For children who need a boost of confidence to share their unique ideas and for parents looking to inspire a love for cr
Ages 4–8
Navigating Social Media #1
Surviving Social Media: Shut Down the Haters
Eric Braun
For the child navigating the complex world of apps and comments: this guide offers practical tools to handle cyberbullyi
Ages 8–12
Pandora's Box
Mary Pope Osborne
For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or wondering why bad things happen in the world, this classic myth
Ages 6–10
Puppet
David Almond
For the child curious about the magic of the everyday, this lyrical story explores the beauty of creation and the gentle
Ages 8–12
Little Miss #30
Little Miss Star
Roger Hargreaves
For the child who loves the spotlight and dreams of being famous, this story explores what it means to truly shine and b
Ages 3–7
Something Queer #12
Something Queer at the Scary Movie
Elizabeth Levy
Gwen and Jill are busy filming a scary movie for summer vacation until a mysterious culprit begins a series of attempts
Ages 7–10
Signature Lives
Benjamin Franklin: Scientist and Statesman
Brenda Haugen, Andrew Santella
For the curious child who loves to tinker and ask why, this biography explores how Ben Franklin used his scientific mind
Ages 9–12
The Other Side of the Story #1
No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly!
Jessica Gunderson
For the child who is ready to question what they hear. This humorous retelling of the Three Little Pigs explores how dif
Ages 5–9
Dear America #31
A Time for Courage: The Suffragette Diary of Kathleen Bowen
Kathryn Lasky
Through freezing weather and picket lines, Kathleen watches her family refuse simple comforts like hot coffee until wome
Ages 9–14
Jack Osborne #1
Zach's Lie
Roland Smith
Trapped in Argentina by a dangerous drug czar, Jack and Joanne must plot a daring escape while their family races agains
Ages 10–14
History Comics
The Prohibition Era: America's War on Alcohol
Jason Viola
For the curious student who wants to understand how a single law changed American culture, fueled the rise of the mob, a
Ages 9–14
Mad as a Wet Hen! And Other Funny Idioms
Marvin Terban
English is full of strange phrases that don't mean what they say. Learn the funny origins and true meanings of over 100
Ages 7–11
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Glamour and irony collide in this portrait of a singular hero living through the beautiful, compassionate, and incongruo
Ages 14–18
Max Disaster #1
Alien Eraser to the Rescue
Marissa Moss
Max handles school stress and his parents' breakup by documenting his secret thoughts and the heroic rescues of his trus
Ages 7–10
Scarlet and Ivy #1
The Lost Twin
Sophie Cleverly
When Scarlet vanishes from her boarding school, her twin Ivy must impersonate her to find a trail of hidden diary pages
Ages 9–13
The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank
Thomas Harding
For the child curious about history and the Holocaust, this beautifully told biography of a building offers a gentle but
Ages 7–10
The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
M. T. Anderson
An uptight elfin historian is catapulted into goblin territory on a high-stakes mission to spy on a mysterious dark lord
Ages 10–14
The Magic Books #2
The Magic Picture
Martha Alexander
For the child exploring the boundaries between art and reality. This story addresses the magical power of imagination an
Ages 5–8
A Book of Magicians
Roger Lancelyn Green
For the child enchanted by folklore and the history of magic: a classic collection of legendary sorcerers and spell-bind
Ages 8–12
