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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
8,404 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+
Crazy Like a Fox: A Simile Story
Loreen Leedy
Rufus the fox is busy as a bee in this clever tale told entirely through similes, making language arts feel like a playf
Ages 5–9
Eats, Shoots & Leaves #1
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!
Lynne Truss
A missing comma can turn a simple sentence into a hilarious disaster in this playful guide that proves punctuation is th
Ages 6–10
Until Tomorrow, Mr. Marsworth
Sheila O'Connor
For the child grappling with big questions about war and peace. Reenie's letters to a mysterious neighbor offer a safe s
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
1651 books
Let Freedom Ring
Phillis Wheatley
Susan R. Gregson
For the child discovering how a voice can change the world. This accessible biography introduces Phillis Wheatley, who o
Ages 8–12
Good Night, Little Bookstore
Amy Cherrix
Say goodnight to the shelves and pet the shop cat as the local bookstore closes for the night. This rhythmic lullaby cel
Ages 2–5
World Made of Glass
Ami Polonsky
As her father faces a terminal illness shrouded in secrecy, Iris finds her voice and becomes an activist against the pre
Ages 10–14
When We Flew Away
Alice Hoffman
Before the secret annex, Anne Frank was a spirited girl finding her creative voice even as the shadows of occupation beg
Ages 8–12
Jennifer A. Nielsen Historical Fiction #3
Words on Fire
Jennifer A. Nielsen
Twelve-year-old Audra flees her farm to smuggle forbidden books and protect her culture from the soldiers trying to eras
Ages 8–12
The Circle of the Sciences #1
Grammar Made Familiar and Easy
John Newbery
For the student struggling with stiff grammar rules, this 18th-century classic uses a gentle, simplified approach to mak
Ages 7–12
The Singular Life of Aria Patel
Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief and the pressure to meet family expectations while trying to find their o
Ages 12–18
Adrian Mole #2
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
Sue Townsend
Adrian Mole is back and convinced his family is out to ruin his life. Follow his secret diary as he fumbles through the
Ages 12–16
Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Sally Derby
For the young reader discovering the power of their own voice, this biography introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneer
Ages 9–14
Fairy Tale Letters #1
Dear Peter Rabbit
Alma Flor Ada
Peek into the private correspondence between Goldilocks, the Three Pigs, and Peter Rabbit as they exchange letters in th
Ages 4–8
Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
Laurie Halse Anderson
For the child who needs to know that one person can change history, this spirited story celebrates the persistence requi
Ages 5–10
Frankie and Friends #2
The Big Protest
Christine Platt
For the child who asks big questions about the news and wants to know how they can stand up for what is right in their o
Ages 6–9
John Newbery and the Story of the Newbery Medal
Russell Roberts
Learn about 18th-century publisher John Newbery and the history of the prestigious medal that honors the most distinguis
Ages 8–12
Signature Lives
Langston Hughes: The Voice of Harlem
Brenda Haugen
For the child discovering the power of words or exploring Black history, this biography follows Langston Hughes as he fi
Ages 10–14
The Hired Girl
Laura Amy Schlitz
Joan escapes a harsh 1911 farm life to become a hired girl, seeking true love and a real education in this witty, journa
Ages 12–16
Publishing Pioneers
John Newbery: Father of Children's Literature
Shirley Granahan
For the curious student who loves books and wants to know why children's stories look the way they do today. Discover th
Ages 9–14
DK Readers
Dolly Parton
Rebecca Baines
For the child who loves to sing or dreams of the big stage, this biography shows how hard work and kindness can turn hum
Ages 7–9
Dear America #4
A Picture of Freedom
Patricia McKissack
Clotee secretly learns to read and write while enslaved on a plantation, eventually facing a life-changing choice betwee
Ages 8–12
Honeybee: Poems & Short Prose
Naomi Shihab Nye
Quiet observations of honeybees and neighbors across the globe reveal the small, invisible threads that connect human he
Ages 12–18
Newbery Award & Honor
Various
For the curious young listener who wants to explore the best stories ever written for kids. These award-winning tales sp
Ages 8–13
The Questioneers #5
Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Andrea Beaty
Aaron loves stories but struggles with letters that look like squiggles; everything changes when he finds a way to tell
Ages 4–8
