Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 4–7

Explore our collection of children's books about writing & storytelling recommended for kids ages 4–7.

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It's Holiday Time #2

It's Valentine's Day

Jack Prelutsky

For the child navigating the highs and lows of elementary school romance, from messy handmade cards to the silly jitters

Ages 5–9

Secret Places

Charlotte S. Huck

For the child who loves to build blanket forts or find quiet corners, this collection of poems celebrates the magic of p

Ages 4–8

The Littles First Readers #3

The Littles Do Their Homework

Teddy Slater, John Peterson

For the child feeling overwhelmed by their first school projects, this tiny adventure shows that even the biggest assign

Ages 4–8

Emily's Rainbow

Ethel Pochocki, Moyra Caldecott

For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to see that being alone can be a gateway to creativity and magic rath

Ages 5–10

Spring: A Haiku Story

George Shannon

For the child who loves to marvel at the first green buds and morning dew. This gentle haiku collection invites little o

Ages 4–8

All We Needed to Say

Marilyn Singer

For the child who experiences the world differently than their best friend. These poems explore how two friends can shar

Ages 7–11

The Book Hog

Greg Pizzoli

For the child who loves the magic of libraries but feels intimidated by learning to read. A gentle reminder that every r

Ages 3–7

E.T. Discovers

E.T. Discovers Communications

Ian Graham

For the curious child asking how phones work or why we use alphabets. Join E.T. to explore the history and technology of

Ages 7–10

May You Love and Be Loved: Wishes for Your Life

Cleo Wade

For parents seeking to shower their little ones with affirmations of self-worth and resilience, this poetic collection o

Ages 4–8

The Boy Who Bit Picasso

Antony Penrose

For the child who needs to see that even the world's most famous adults were once playful, messy, and remarkably ordinar

Ages 7–11

Robert Burleigh's Biographical Picture Books #3

Into the Woods: John James Audubon Lives His Dream

Robert Burleigh

For the child with an all-consuming passion who needs to see how persistence and a love for nature can turn a big dream

Ages 7–12

Women of Power

The Only Woman in the Photo: Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America

Kathleen Krull

For the child who feels too quiet to make a difference, this story shows how a shy girl became a powerhouse for justice

Ages 4–9

Just Grace #1

Just Grace

Charise Mericle Harper

For the creative child who feels things deeply, this story explores how small acts of kindness and a big imagination can

Ages 6–10

Third Grade Mermaid #2

Third Grade Mermaid and the Narwhals

Peter Raymundo

For the child who hates being called a liar or wants to prove their ideas are valid. This humorous underwater quest buil

Ages 7–10

The Princess's Blankets

Carol Ann Duffy

For the child who feels emotionally distant or physically sensitive to the world, this lyrical fable explores how empath

Ages 7–11

Clarice Bean #3

Clarice Bean, What Planet Are You From?

Lauren Child

For the child discovering their voice and wanting to make a difference. Join Clarice Bean as she turns a school project

Ages 5–9

Big Meeting

Dee Parmer Woodtor

For the child preparing to travel for a big family gathering, this story celebrates the joy of reunions, church traditio

Ages 4–8

How Turtle's Back was Cracked

Gayle Ross

For the child who needs to understand the consequences of bragging. This Cherokee folktale explores how pride can lead t

Ages 4–8

Wings on the Wind: Bird Poems

Kate Kiesler

For the child who loves to marvel at the backyard birds or the budding poet who finds beauty in the outdoors. A peaceful

Ages 4–8

A Kids Book About

A Kids Book About Being Non-Binary

Hunter Chinn-Raicht

For the child who feels they don't quite fit into the categories of boy or girl, or for any family wanting to understand

Ages 5–9

Alphabet Acrostics #4

Winter: An Alphabet Acrostic

Steven Schnur

For the child marveling at the first snowfall or settling in for a quiet indoor day, this book captures the sensory magi

Ages 4–9

A Kids Book About

A Kids Book About Failure

Laymon Hicks

For the child who feels crushed by a low grade or a lost game, this honest guide reframes mistakes as a vital part of th

Ages 5–9

What the Road Said

Cleo Wade

For the child feeling overwhelmed by choices or discouraged by mistakes. This lyrical guide offers a gentle embrace for

Ages 4–8

Slipper and Flipper in the Quest for the Golden Sun

Susan Reagan

For the child who loves imagining great adventures while snuggled up at home, this gentle quest celebrates the magic of

Ages 3–6

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