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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
7,952 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
408 books
4–7 yrs
2627 books
8–11 yrs
3003 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(2902)
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(475)
Poetry
(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
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(166)
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(152)
Early Readers
(39)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Liza's Blue Moon
Diane Stevens
Thirteen-year-old Liza finds her voice as a writer while navigating the quiet tensions of her parents' marriage and the
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Was Jane Austen?
Sarah Fabiny
Jane Austen wrote her world-famous novels in secret during the 1700s, quietly critiquing high society while her own life
Ages 8–12
Cat Kid Comic Club #3
On Purpose
Dav Pilkey
The Cat Kid Comic Club returns with a burst of humor and creativity as the frog siblings practice the messy, fun art of
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Back Home: Story Time with My Father
Arlène Elizabeth Casimir
For the child who wants to feel connected to a place they have never visited, this lyrical story celebrates the bridge b
Ages 4–8
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs
Betty G. Birney
Twelve-year-old Eben has seven days to find seven local marvels in his small Missouri town if he wants to win a train ti
Ages 8–12
Sparkle and Spin: A Book About Words
Ann Rand
Bibrant art and playful text celebrate the magic of language, showing how words can spin, sparkle, and bring imagination
Ages 3–6
Elizabeth and Tara-Starr #1
P.S. Longer Letter Later
Paula Danziger, Ann M. Martin
Elizabeth and Tara-Starr are best friends whose worlds have been pulled apart, but they keep their bond alive through a
Ages 9–12
Ruby Electric
Theresa Nelson
Movie-obsessed Ruby Miller applies her screenwriting skills to real life to solve the mystery of her missing father and
Ages 8–12
The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Rudolf Erich Raspe
A legendary nobleman travels through Russia in this classic collection of marvelous, highly exaggerated tales based on t
Ages 9–14
A Hopeful Heart: Louisa May Alcott Before Little Women
Deborah Noyes
Before she was a famous author, Louisa May Alcott grew up in New England surrounded by great thinkers, fueled by a creat
Ages 12–18
Fly with Poetry: An ABC of Poetry
Avis Harley
For the curious learner who loves words and wildlife. This alphabet book introduces poetic forms like haiku and acrostic
Ages 6–10
Kindness With Many Words
Christina Lee Scafidi
Gentle, beautiful words show children how to express their love and kindness toward others in a way that brings smiles t
Ages 4–10
Mind's Eye
Paul Fleischman
Inside an Italian nursing home in 1910, a teenage girl and an elderly woman form an unlikely bond as they travel through
Ages 12–16
Pearl Verses the World
Sally Murphy
For the child navigating the quiet, heavy space of a loved one's illness, this verse novel offers a gentle mirror for th
Ages 8–12
Isaiah Dunn #1
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Kelly J. Baptist
For the child finding their way through grief and big changes, this moving story shows how words and family stories can
Ages 8–12
O Captain, My Captain: Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, and the Civil War
Robert Burleigh
Walt Whitman turned his profound grief over the death of Abraham Lincoln into some of the most powerful and enduring poe
Ages 6–10
Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian Andersen, The
Beth Wagner Brust
The world-famous author of classic fairy tales had a secret talent for creating intricate art using only a pair of sciss
Ages 7–12
Adam and Junius #1
I'll Meet You at the Cucumbers
Lilian Moore
Adam the country mouse leaves his quiet home to see the towering sights of the city. His urban journey with Junius leads
Ages 7–10
The Story of Fish & Snail
written and illustrated by Deborah Freedman
For the child who feels hesitant about new experiences or feels safer sticking to what they know while their friends are
Ages 3–7
Becoming Little Women
Jeannine Atkins
For the child who feels like their dreams are too big for their small town, this story explores finding your voice and s
Ages 9–12
Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers
Karen B. Winnick
When a young girl writes a letter suggesting a beard might help a presidential candidate, she inadvertently changes the
Ages 5–9
Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters
Patricia C. McKissack
For the child who loves a tall tale and a good laugh. Discover the magic of front-porch storytelling through these cleve
Ages 8–12
The Word Pirates
Susan Cooper
For the child who loves make-believe and is discovering the power of their own voice, this playful tale celebrates how s
Ages 4–8
Kate and Anna #2
Hey World, Here I Am!
Jean Little
For the child navigating the complex inner world of middle school, these honest poems capture the ups and downs of growi
Ages 9–12
