How to Write a Story

The inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent's Choice Winner, How to Read a Story!

Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one.

Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up.

Step 3: Create a heroine-or a hero.

Now: Begin.

Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to How to Read a Story, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to creating a problem for their character to resolve, to coming to The End, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity-and share their stories with others!

• Perfect for educators, librarians, and parents who are helping children develop early writing and reading skills

• Great read-aloud book for preschool- and kindergarten-aged children interested in learning to read

• Helps teach Common Core Curriculum skills

Young readers who love We Are in a Book!, How Rocket Learned to Read, and Also an Octopus will love the reading and writing lessons and inspiration in How to Write a Story.

• Read-aloud books for kids ages 3—5

• Learning to write books for kids

• Kindergarten, pre-K creativity books.