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Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Writing & Storytelling

1,936 books about writing & storytelling

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For the child who gets lost in daydreams, this quiet masterpiece explores the endless possibilities of what might exist

Cover of Flights of Fancy Creative Inspiration from Ten Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators

Flights of Fancy Creative Inspiration from Ten Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators

For the aspiring young writer or artist who needs a spark to get started. Ten legendary creators share their secrets to

Cover of Long Ago when I was Young

Long Ago when I was Young

E. Nesbit

For the child who feels misunderstood at school or finds comfort in their own imagination, this memoir explores the high

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Knight and the Dragon

The Knight and the Dragon

For the child who feels pressured to be 'tough' or competitive, this silly tale shows that your natural talents might be

Cover of Four Friends Together

Four Friends #4

Four Friends Together

For the preschooler who loves their stuffed animals and needs a gentle wind-down to ease the transition from busy play t

Cover of What If...

Samantha Berger

For the child who feels a constant itch to create, this book shows that our imagination is a gift no one can ever take a

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Intensely Alice

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

For the teenager navigating the transition to adulthood, this story explores complex relationship milestones and the emo

Cover of Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

For children learning to set boundaries with tricky people, these funny tales show how a little wit and a cool head can

Cover of Words for Communication

Teach & Learn Basic Czech Words for Children

Words for Communication

For parents and caregivers helping their tiny ones find their first words. This gentle guide uses clear visuals to build

Cover of J. R. Silver Writes Her World

J. R. Silver Writes Her World

Melissa Dassori

For the child navigating middle school friendship changes who wishes they could control the outcome of every social situ

Cover of Puppet

For the child curious about the magic of the everyday, this lyrical story explores the beauty of creation and the gentle

Cover of Is There Anybody Out There?

Is There Anybody Out There?

For the child who constantly looks at the stars and asks 'Are we alone?' This investigative guide uses science to explor

Cover of Cavenaugh and Caldecott

Cavenaugh and Caldecott

Burt R. Russell

For the child who feels a spark of excitement when walking through library aisles, this tale of two mice celebrates the

Cover of Exclamation Points Say Wow!

Punctuation Power!

Exclamation Points Say Wow!

For the child who uses the same tone for every sentence. Discover how a simple punctuation mark can turn a quiet word in

Cover of Question Marks Say What?

Punctuation Power!

Question Marks Say What?

For the child who loves to ask why, how, and when. This playful grammar guide uses curious characters to show how questi

Cover of They're Up to Something in There: Understanding There, Their, and They're

They're Up to Something in There: Understanding There, Their, and They're

For the early writer who keeps mixing up their homophones. This clever story provides clear, memorable examples of there

Cover of The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

For the child curious about history and the Holocaust, this beautifully told biography of a building offers a gentle but

Cover of Search for the Sunken Statue

The Swallowtail Legacy #3

Search for the Sunken Statue

Michael D. Beil

For the child who loves piecing together clues and enjoys stories about unmasking adults with secret motives during a su

Cover of Grounded

For the child with big dreams and a creative spirit who needs to see that even the most ambitious projects are possible

Cover of Madapple

Christina Meldrum

For the teen exploring the boundaries of faith and family secrets while navigating the heavy weight of being an outsider

Cover of The House on the Hill

The House on the Hill

Mildred Masters

For the child feeling disconnected during family changes, this quiet story explores how imagination can provide a sanctu

Cover of If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

Charles Waters, Irene Latham

For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form

Cover of Nervous Nellie Fights First-Day Frenzy

Worry Warriors #3

Nervous Nellie Fights First-Day Frenzy

For the child who experiences 'what-ifs' and physical butterflies before the first day of school, this story offers rela

Cover of Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Mr. Lear

Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Mr. Lear

J. Patrick Lewis

For the child who feels like an outsider or loves the delightful silliness of made-up words. Explore the life of the man

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