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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)
Young Adult
(475)
Poetry
(234)
Middle Grade
(205)
Graphic Novels
(166)
Picture Books
(152)
Early Readers
(39)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Library Card
Jerry Spinelli
A mysterious blue card appearing by magic connects four strangers, acting as a ticket to a future they never imagined po
Ages 8–12
Raining Cats & Dogs
Will Moses
Butterflies in your stomach and cold feet get a humorous folk-art makeover in this playful look at the strange phrases w
Ages 6–11
The Keeper of Wild Words
Brooke Smith
For the curious child who loves exploring the backyard, this story inspires a deep appreciation for the specific names o
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Down in the Woods at Sleepytime
Carole Lexa Schaefer
The forest is full of baby animals who aren't ready for bed until Grandma Owl arrives with the promise of a story to cha
Ages 2–5
The Day They Came to Arrest the Book
Nat Hentoff
Tensions boil over at a high school when a classic novel faces a censorship challenge, forcing students to weigh free sp
Ages 12–18
The Way to Bea
Kat Yeh
Bea hides haikus written in invisible ink to cope with a changing home life, only to find a mysterious reply that leads
Ages 8–12
Lottie and Herbie #3
A Cake for Herbie
Petra Mathers
For the child who has felt misunderstood or mocked for their unique creative voice, this story celebrates finding the fr
Ages 4–8
The Rosemary Spell
Virginia Zimmerman
For the child who feels invisible or worries about being forgotten, this mystery uses the power of words to explore how
Ages 8–12
L Is for Lollygag: Quirky Words for a Clever Tongue
Chronicle Books
For the child who loves the sound of funny words and the cleverness of a well-placed insult or exclamation.
Ages 7–12
Pages & Co. #1
The Bookwanderers
Anna James
For the child who finds a home in the pages of a book, this story captures the magic of getting lost in a story and the
Ages 8–12
From E to You
Chris d'Lacey, Linda Newbery
For the teenager grappling with a recent loss or family secrets. This email-based story follows two teens finding connec
Ages 12–16
The Bone Sparrow
Zana Fraillon
Behind the fences of a detention center, Subhi finds freedom through his mother’s magical stories of the Night Sea and t
Ages 10–14
Dear Annie
Judith Caseley
A lifetime of love unfolds through the mailbox in this collection of postcards and letters shared between Annie and her
Ages 4–8
Obviously: Stories from My Timeline
Akilah Hughes
Akilah shares hilarious, honest essays about moving from a small Kentucky town to New York City to chase her dreams of w
Ages 12–18
Uncle Smoke Stories
Roger Welsch
Uncle Smoke recounts the clever and mischievous exploits of Coyote the trickster in these four traditional stories of th
Ages 8–12
How to Send a Hug
Hayley Rocco
For the child who misses a faraway relative, this story shows how a simple letter can carry all the warmth of a real-lif
Ages 3–6
Guys Read #1
Guys Write for Guys Read
Jon Scieszka
For the boy who thinks reading is boring or that books aren't for him. This high-energy collection of short stories and
Ages 10–14
Redlocks and the Three Bears
Claudia Rueda
Little Red Riding Hood crashes into the home of the Three Bears with the Big Bad Wolf right on her heels in this hilario
Ages 4–8
Paisley Hanover #2
Acts Out
Cameron Tuttle
Fed up with high school social tiers, Paisley launches an anonymous column that flips the script on her classmates in wa
Ages 12–17
Extra Credit
Andrew Clements
For the child who needs to see the world beyond their backyard or struggles to connect with schoolwork through tradition
Ages 8–12
Outstanding in the Rain
Frank Viva
A birthday trip to Coney Island becomes a playful puzzle as every page turn reveals how the same sounds can hide complet
Ages 4–9
The Book That No One Wanted to Read
Richard Ayoade
For the child who feels like an outsider or worries they aren't 'shiny' enough to be noticed. A grumpy, unread library b
Ages 8–12
Genie Wishes
Elisabeth Dahl
For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of fifth grade, from changing friend groups to the pressure of being
Ages 8–12
Hold Fast
Blue Balliett
For the child facing a sudden, difficult family transition. This mystery explores holding onto hope and each other when
Ages 8–12
