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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,405 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
425 books
4–7 yrs
2754 books
8–11 yrs
3154 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
1652 books
Paisley Hanover #2
Paisley Hanover 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
Picture Stories: A Wordless Picture Book
Angeline Gormley
For the child who loves to create their own stories. This wordless book uses vibrant illustrations to spark imagination
Ages 3–8
Sure Signs of Crazy
Karen Harrington
Twelve-year-old Sarah spends a momentous Texas summer writing letters to Atticus Finch to help her make sense of her mot
Ages 10–14
A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Joy McCullough
For the child adjusting to a parent's new relationship or struggling to find common ground with someone who seems like t
Ages 8–12
Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria
Muhammad Najem, Nora Neus
Equipped with only a camera phone, fifteen-year-old Muhammad risks everything to broadcast the reality of the Syrian Civ
Ages 10–14
All the World's Your Stage Shakespeare for Today Discover the World of Shakespeare Through 8 of His Most Famous Plays
Farah Karim-Cooper
For the child who loves dramatic stories and wants to understand why people still talk about Shakespeare, this visual gu
Ages 7–11
Signature Lives
William Shakespeare: Playwright and Poet
Pamela Hill Nettleton
For the curious student ready to discover how a boy from a small town became the world's most famous writer through hard
Ages 8–12
Words We Don't Say
K. J. Reilly
Joel copes with loss by writing hundreds of text messages he never sends, until new friendships help him see beyond his
Ages 13–18
Behind the Desk With Matt Christopher: A Biography
Dale Christopher
Explore the life of the world's most prolific sports writer for children through personal photos and letters in this 50t
Ages 8–12
Lights! Camera! Alice! The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker
Mara Rockliff
Alice Guy-Blaché saw the magic in moving pictures before anyone else, pioneering new camera angles and storytelling tech
Ages 5–9
Tom Trueheart #1
The Secret History of Tom Trueheart
Ian Beck
For the child finding their own path while living in the shadow of older siblings or a famous family legacy.
Ages 8–12
Kate Walden Directs #1
Night of the Zombie Chickens
Julie Mata
Kate Walden balances her dreams of becoming a world-class film director with the reality of middle school social circles
Ages 8–12
World of Language #6
Mine, All Mine: A Book About Pronouns
Ruth Heller
Vivid illustrations and playful rhymes explain how personal, possessive, and interrogative pronouns work to build the se
Ages 6–10
Dinosaur Grandparent Books
Grammersaurus and Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves prehistoric creatures but finds punctuation puzzling, this dinosaur-led guide makes grammar rule
Ages 5–8
Greta Ever After
Melissa Dassori
For the child who feels like a background character in their own life and is searching for the courage to lead their own
Ages 8–12
Timmy Failure #7
It's the End When I Say It's the End
Stephan Pastis
For the child who uses grand imagination to navigate social awkwardness, this hilarious finale celebrates the messy, cre
Ages 8–12
