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8,507 books about writing & storytelling
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Bella & Bean
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
For friends who have different ways of being in the world, this gentle story honors the quiet creator and the energetic
Ages 4–8
The Bear Who Wasn't There
LeUyen Pham
For the child who loves a good joke and enjoys spotting things the narrator misses. This interactive search for a missin
Ages 4–8
Green Angel #2
Green Witch
Alice Hoffman
For the teen navigating the heavy aftermath of loss, this lyrical tale explores how storytelling and sisterhood can pave
Ages 12–17
The Julian Stories #1
The Stories Julian Tells
Ann Cameron
For the child who loves to spin tall tales, this classic collection of stories celebrates the magic of imagination withi
Ages 6–9
Scrawl
Mark Shulman
For the teen who feels misunderstood or stuck in a 'bad kid' label. This honest journal explores the hidden struggles an
Ages 12–18
Every Story Ever Told
Ami Polonsky
For the young reader grappling with the heavy emotional weight of trauma, this verse novel provides a roadmap for healin
Ages 10–14
Hippo and Monkey #2
A Story for Hippo
Simon Puttock
For the child navigating the loss of a loved one, this tender story shows how the power of memories can help heal a heav
Ages 4–8
Donut Days
Lara Zielin
For the teenager navigating the pressure of parental expectations and the search for a path that feels like their own.
Ages 12–18
The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems
Paul B. Janeczko
For the child who meets the world with wide eyes and a thousand questions. This anthology turns every day moments into p
Ages 4–8
Rootabaga Stories #3
More Rootabagas
Carl Sandburg
For the child who delights in nonsensical wordplay and strange, magical worlds, these stories celebrate the pure joy of
Ages 6–12
Tiddler
Julia Donaldson
For the creative child whose imagination often runs away with them. Discover how a little fish's 'tall tales' become his
Ages 3–7
The Lost Library
Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass
For the child who loves uncovering secrets and wonders about the stories hidden in their own neighborhood. This gentle m
Ages 8–12
Tales from the House of Bunnicula #3
Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom
James Howe
For the young creative who loves to imagine themselves in their favorite movies or books, this silly story celebrates th
Ages 7–10
Caroline McAlister Biographies #1
John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien
Caroline McAlister
For the child who uses imagination to cope with change or loss. This beautifully illustrated life story shows how a boy'
Ages 4–8
PK Longley #1
Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe
Susan Patron
For the child feeling uneasy about a big move, this story shows how imagination and family bonds can turn a scary transi
Ages 7–10
Angelmonster: The Haunting Story of Mary Shelley
Veronica Bennett
For the teen navigating the storm of first love and finding their creative voice through personal tragedy and social exi
Ages 14–18
Finally #1
Finally Seen
Kelly Yang
For the child adjusting to a new home or country, this story explores the ache of family separation and the bravery requ
Ages 8–12
Will's Quill
Don Freeman
For the child who feels like an outsider in a big city: discover how a simple act of kindness and a special gift can cre
Ages 4–8
The Wrong Book
Drew Daywalt
For the child who loves to point out when things are 'wrong.' A hilarious exercise in silliness that celebrates the joy
Ages 3–7
Dreamsleeves
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
For the child taking on too much responsibility at home, this moving story explores finding your voice and sharing your
Ages 9–12
Lift-Off
Turtle Is Lost
Pam Holden
For the child who loves the whimsical world of Wonderland and the playful rhythm of rhyme: a poetic journey through a cu
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears We Love the Library
Mike Berenstain
For the child who loves their local library or feels concerned when a favorite community space is threatened.
Ages 4–8
Parts #2
More Parts
Tedd Arnold
For the child who takes everything literally, this silly rhyming story helps ease the worry that common idioms like 'giv
Ages 4–8
The Story Of
The Story of Fred Rogers
Susan B. Katz
For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this gentle biography introduces the man who taught us that everyone is
Ages 6–9
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