Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 4–7

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

3,522 books

The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo

For the child who feels like a misfit or needs to find the courage to be different. This lyrical fairy tale celebrates t

Ages 7–12

The People Could Fly: The Picture Book

Virginia Hamilton

For the child grappling with the weight of history, this lyrical folktale offers a vision of hope and transcendence in t

Ages 5–10

God Bless America

Adah Nuchi

For the child curious about their roots or how a simple song can unite a nation, this biography celebrates the immigrant

Ages 4–8

The People's Painter

Cynthia Levinson

For the child who uses crayons to express their big feelings about the world and wonders how they can help people in nee

Ages 6–10

Captain Underpants #6

Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets

Dav Pilkey

For the reader who finds school a bit stuffy and needs a safe, silly outlet for rebellion and laughter through outrageou

Ages 7–10

My Mother's Tongues #2

Our Mothers' Names: Love in Many Languages

Uma Menon

For children curious about the many languages their friends speak, this gentle exploration celebrates the special names

Ages 4–8

Woody Guthrie: Poet of the People

Bonnie Christensen

For the child who asks why some people have so much while others have so little, this story shows how one man used his m

Ages 6–10

The Tower of Life

Chana Stiefel

For the child curious about family history and how we remember those we've lost, this moving true story explores healing

Ages 6–10

How the Leopard Got His Claws

Chinua Achebe, John Iroaganachi

For the child grappling with the sting of betrayal or the complexity of power, this striking fable explores how a peacef

Ages 6–10

My Dream of Martin Luther King

Faith Ringgold

For the child curious about history and justice, this vibrant dream-journey explores Dr. King's life through a lens of h

Ages 5–9

This Is Your Time

Ruby Bridges

For the young activist ready to make a difference. Ruby Bridges shares her landmark journey and calls on the next genera

Ages 7–12

Stamped

Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi

For parents and kids ready to tackle the R-word, this guide explains how racist ideas began and how we can all work toge

Ages 7–12

A Picture Book Biography #24

A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall

David A. Adler

For the child noticing when things aren't fair, this biography shows how one boy's curiosity about the law led him to ch

Ages 6–9

Black Is a Rainbow Color

Angela Joy

For the child exploring their identity or learning about the beauty of Black culture through a lyrical celebration of hi

Ages 4–8

Brown Girl, Brown Boy #2

My Brown Boy

Leslé Honoré

For parents seeking to instill a sense of boundless potential and emotional freedom in their sons through rhythmic, affi

Ages 4–8

Signs of Hope: The Revolutionary Art of Sister Corita Kent

Mara Rockliff

For the child who sees wonder in the everyday. Discover how a rebellious nun transformed grocery ads into messages of lo

Ages 4–9

The ABCs of AOC

Jamia Wilson

For the young activist curious about how one person can change the world. This vibrant A-Z guide explores the values and

Ages 5–9

Olga da Polga #3

Olga Makes Her Mark

Michael Bond

For the child adjusting to a new environment who needs to find their own creative way to speak up and share who they are

Ages 4–7

Haiku Nature #2

Out of This World: Star-Studded Haiku

Sally M. Walker

For the child who gazes at the stars and asks big questions about the universe. This poetic journey blends science and w

Ages 6–10

The Other Side of the Story

Listen, My Bridge Is SO Cool!

Nancy Loewen

For the child who struggles with seeing another person's side of a story or feels misunderstood when they are loud or gr

Ages 6–9

Barbara Frietchie

John Greenleaf Whittier

For the child learning how one person can make a difference. This poetic tale explores the courage needed to stand up fo

Ages 7–10

Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time

Carole Boston Weatherford

For the child who wonders how one person can change the world through many talents, this poetic biography celebrates a m

Ages 7–12

Drawn Together

Minh Lê

For children struggling to connect with a grandparent who speaks a different language, showing how shared creativity can

Ages 4–8

Captain Underpants #2

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets

Dav Pilkey

For the child who loves mischievous pranks and needs to see that even big mistakes can be fixed with creativity and a bi

Ages 7–10

Popular Series in This Category

Captain Underpants

2 books in this category