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Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,512 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
432 books
4–7 yrs
2787 books
8–11 yrs
3202 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare
E. Nesbit
For the child curious about classic tales of kings, fairies, and magic but not quite ready for the original plays.
Ages 7–12
Every Thing on It
Shel Silverstein
For the child who loves to wonder about the 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots' of the world. This collection of silly, surreal po
Ages 6–12
The Complete History of Why I Hate Her
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Seventeen-year-old Nola flees to a Maine resort to escape being the girl whose sister has cancer, only to find her new b
Ages 13–18
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #2
I Am Alexander Hamilton
Nancy Parent
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for learning can turn a difficult beginning into a world-chan
Ages 7–9
The Adventures of Sam X #1
The Statue's Secret
Hubert Ben Kemoun
For the curious child who loves cracking codes and solving riddles, this interactive mystery invites readers to hunt for
Ages 7–10
Betty Doll
Patricia Polacco
For the child seeking comfort in a world that keeps changing. This moving tribute to a mother's handmade doll explores h
Ages 4–10
Horton Halfpott, Or, The Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor, Or, The Loosening of M'Lady Luggertuck's Corset
Tom Angleberger
For the child who loves silliness and underdog stories, this farcical mystery celebrates how a little kindness can toppl
Ages 8–12
The Tale of the Swamp Rat
Carter Crocker
An orphaned rat finds guidance from an ancient alligator while trying to survive in a drought-stricken swamp where other
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
For the child who loves creating their own worlds, this biography explores how a boy's passion for languages led him to
Ages 8–12
Princess Ben #2
Wisdom's Kiss
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
A princess, a soldier, and a maid join forces to save their kingdom in a story told through diaries, letters, and even a
Ages 12–17
Here's Hank #6
How to Hug an Elephant
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
For the child who thinks outside the box but struggles with traditional schoolwork. This humorous tale celebrates findin
Ages 6–9
A Kid's Guide
Political Parties
Cari Meister
For the curious student noticing campaign signs or news clips, this guide helps demystify how different groups work toge
Ages 7–10
Horrible Histories: High-speed History
Tudors: A High-speed History
Terry Deary
For the child who finds history textbooks boring, this irreverent guide uses comic strips and wit to bring the Tudor era
Ages 8–12
Sparkers
Eleanor Glewwe
Marah is a commoner in a city run by magic, but she must partner with a wealthy magician boy to stop a deadly disease sw
Ages 10–14
Upon the Head of the Goat #2
Grace in the Wilderness
Aranka Siegal
A young girl struggles with the heavy memories of World War II labor camps as she leaves Sweden behind to build a new li
Ages 12–18
Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books
Nancy Hudgins
For the child who loves getting lost in a book and wonders how their favorite stories come to life through the work of b
Ages 8–12
Word Fun
If You Were a Comma
Molly Blaisdell
For the early writer confused by punctuation. This playful guide uses imaginative 'what if' scenarios to turn abstract g
Ages 6–9
Historical Diaries #3
Roman Diary
Richard Platt
After pirates capture her ship, a Greek girl named Iliona is sold into slavery in ancient Rome, where she must find a wa
Ages 8–12
Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea
Marc Aronson
For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c
Ages 14–18
The Diary of Pig #2
The Super Amazing Adventures of Me, Pig
Emer Stamp
Pig thinks life with his new friend Kitty is perfect, but he might be one prize-winning crop away from a one-way trip to
Ages 7–11
Who Was?
Who Was David Bowie?
Margaret Gurevich, Who HQ
For the child who feels like an outsider or loves to create, this biography celebrates the power of reinventing yourself
Ages 8–12
The Egyptology Handbook A Course in the Wonders of Egypt
Emily Sands
For the curious child fascinated by mummies and pharaohs, this interactive workbook invites them to step into the boots
Ages 8–12
The Rabbit, the Dark, and the Cookie Tin
Nicola O'Byrne
For the child who negotiates every minute of bedtime, this whimsical tale shows why the dark is actually a friend that b
Ages 3–7
Puffin Chapters
Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart
Jayne Pettit
Follow Maya Angelou from her childhood roots through her vibrant career as a performer and writer in this biography of a
Ages 8–12
