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Writing & Storytelling

448 books about writing & storytelling

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of A Friend's Tale

Library Mouse #2

A Friend's Tale

For the child who feels a bit shy in groups but has big ideas to share. A gentle story about finding confidence through

Cover of Bo and the Poetry Lesson

Bo at the Buzz #4

Bo and the Poetry Lesson

Elliott Smith

For the child who feels stuck when facing a blank page or a school project. This sweet story shows how inspiration often

Ages 5–8

Cover of What's My Name? Coretta

What's My Name?

What's My Name? Coretta

For the curious child who dreams of making an impact. This book introduces a literary icon who used her voice to stand u

Cover of The Hotel Balzaar

The Norendy Tales #2

The Hotel Balzaar

For the child waiting for a parent to return or searching for a sense of belonging in a world that feels uncertain and l

Cover of The Ramona Quimby Diary

The Ramona Quimby Diary

For the child who wants to express their unique personality and find their voice through writing, just like the spirited

Cover of Amelia's Notebook

Amelia's Notebook #1

Amelia's Notebook

For the child navigating the big feelings of moving house, changing schools, or managing tricky sibling dynamics and pee

Cover of The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Norendy Tales #1

The Puppets of Spelhorst

For the child who wonders about their place in the world and how the stories we tell shape who we are destined to become

Cover of Steven Spielberg

Little Golden Book Biographies

Steven Spielberg

For the child who loves creating their own stories or movies, this biography shows how a childhood hobby can turn into a

Cover of Legends of the Guard, Vol. 1

Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard #1

Legends of the Guard, Vol. 1

For the child who loves getting lost in layers of a story. This anthology celebrates the art of spinning tales while exp

Cover of The Book That Ate My Brother

Library of Doom #24

The Book That Ate My Brother

For the child who gets lost in their imagination while reading, this playful adventure turns the 'magic of books' into a

Cover of World's Greatest Writers

World's Greatest Biographies

World's Greatest Writers

Wonder House Books

For the child who loves to daydream about stories, this collection introduces the real people behind the world's most fa

Cover of Shakespeare

Great Lives in Graphics

For the child who loves stories and wonder: a gentle introduction to the world's most famous playwright and the magic of

Cover of Mallory Pike, #1 Fan

The Baby-Sitters Club #80

Mallory Pike, #1 Fan

For the child who dives headfirst into their hobbies and needs to find the balance between being a dedicated fan and sta

Cover of Writing, Counting and Calendars

Writing, Counting and Calendars

For the curious child who wonders how we started tracking time and sharing ideas across the ages.

Cover of The Mayans' Calendars and Advanced Writing System

The Mayans' Calendars and Advanced Writing System

For the curious child fascinated by ancient secrets and how people first began to share their stories through symbols an

Cover of A Voice of Her Own

A Voice of Her Own

For the child discovering the power of their own words and learning how a girl born into slavery became a celebrated poe

Cover of Alice you are amazing!

Alice you are amazing!

Marta Rodriguez

For the child who feels uninspired by their schoolwork or finds their daily routine dull. Milo's whimsical journey spark

Cover of The Art of DreamWorks Dog Man

The Art of DreamWorks Dog Man

For the young artist or movie buff who wonders how their favorite characters come to life on screen. This behind-the-sce

Cover of Miss Smith Under the Ocean

Miss Smith Under the Ocean

Michael Garland

For the child who loves imagining themselves inside their favorite stories or needs a spark to get excited about classic

Cover of Fortunately, the Milk

Fortunately, the Milk

For the child who loves a tall tale and the parent who appreciates a creative excuse for being late, this story celebrat

Cover of Jack's Tale

Ellen Stoll Walsh

For the creative child who loves to make up stories but sometimes feels hesitant to take the first step. Explore how a h

Cover of One Time

For the child who feels like an outsider or needs a spark to ignite their creative spirit. A lyrical journey through the

Cover of Arthur Who Wrote Sherlock

Arthur Who Wrote Sherlock

For the child who loves solving mysteries or wonders where authors get their ideas, this biography shows how real-life o

Cover of There Was a Party for Langston

There Was a Party for Langston

For the child discovering that words can dance, this joyful tribute celebrates the power of Black literature and the com

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