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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Bing Bang Boing
Douglas Florian
Over 150 ridiculous nonsense verses come to life with wacky illustrations that turn ordinary logic completely inside out
Ages 5–10
Secret Letters
Leah Scheier
Dora arrives in London seeking Sherlock Holmes only to find him gone, leaving her to solve a blackmail plot with the hel
Ages 12–18
Lily's Garden
Deborah Kogan Ray
For the child curious about how a garden grows, this gentle story follows the patient rhythms of nature through a year o
Ages 5–9
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1663 books
What Are Words, Really?
Alexi Lubomirski
For the child learning that their words have an impact on others, this gentle guide uses a garden metaphor to show how k
Ages 3–7
The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Simran Jeet Singh, Aisha Saeed, Reem Faruqi, Mitali Perkins, Rajani LaRocca, Naheed Hasnat, Sayantani DasGupta
For children exploring how their cultural heritage and personal passions fit together within their community.
Ages 8–12
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille
Russell Freedman
Blinded at age three, a determined French boy creates a system of raised dots that opens the world of reading and writin
Ages 8–12
White Crow
Marcus Sedgwick
A seaside village hides a sinister past that two new friends spend a long, dark summer uncovering after Rebecca leaves h
Ages 14–18
Winnie-the-Pooh #2
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne
Tigger bounces into the Hundred Acre Wood and Eeyore finally gets a home of his own in these ten final adventures featur
Ages 4–10
Home on the Range: John A. Lomax and His Cowboy Songs
Deborah Hopkinson
John Lomax treks across the country to preserve the musical heart of the American West, capturing the lyrics of famous c
Ages 6–10
My Australian Story #12
The Melting Pot
Christopher Cheng
For the child grappling with being an outsider or navigating a mixed heritage, this diary explores finding a sense of be
Ages 9–13
Exposing Hidden Worlds How Jacob Riis' Photos Became Tools for Social Reform
Michael Burgan
Help your child understand how one person can spark massive change by showing the world the reality of poverty through a
Ages 9–14
Hank Zipzer #11
My Book of Pickles... Oops, I Mean Lists
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
For the creative child who thinks outside the box or struggles with traditional reading. This interactive journal turns
Ages 6–9
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
Jeanette Winter
Librarian Alia Muhammad Baker and her neighbors risk everything to move and hide thousands of books as war reaches the c
Ages 5–9
Courage for Beginners
Karen Harrington
For the child navigating a family crisis while finding their own voice. This story helps readers find courage when life
Ages 8–12
The Death of Jayson Porter
Jaime Adoff
For the teenager grappling with deep feelings of invisibility, depression, and the heavy weight of family trauma while s
Ages 14–18
The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton: A Biography
Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
For the teenager who feels trapped by social expectations or family rules and longs to forge their own path through crea
Ages 12–18
The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle
Gay Matthaei, Jewel H. Grutman
Follow the journey of a Lakota man who travels through America and Europe as a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Sho
Ages 8–12
All Boys Aren't Blue A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. Johnson
Personal essays journey from childhood bullies to the warmth of a grandmother's love, exploring the triumphs and complex
Ages 14–18
Mimi's Dada Catifesto
Shelley Jackson
An artistic cat in Switzerland finds his perfect match in Mr. Dada, a kindred spirit who appreciates the wild and whimsi
Ages 4–8
Alice #13
Alice Alone
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the teen navigating the hollow ache of a first major breakup while trying to find their footing in a changing social
Ages 12–15
Who Was?
Who Was Jules Verne?
James Buckley
For the curious child who loves to imagine what the future might look like. Discover how a boy who was told to only trav
Ages 8–12
Captain Abdul #2
Captain Abdul's Pirate School
Colin McNaughton
For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a good laugh when facing a strict environment. A hilarious look at stan
Ages 5–9
The Year of the Buttered Cat
Lexi Haas, Susan Haas
For the child navigating a world not built for them, this humorous mystery finds the power in self-advocacy and the stre
Ages 8–12
Charlie Joe Jackson #2
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation
Tommy Greenwald
For the child who would rather do anything but open a book, this hilarious camp adventure celebrates the cleverness of k
Ages 8–12
