Shirley Christian

Help your child explore their creativity with this ten-step guide to writing 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!

Praise for How to Write a Story

"That muse of fire isn't going to ascend all by herself, so Messner and Siegel, in their follow-up to How to Read a Story, walk readers through 10 steps of literary creation, starting with 'search for an idea' and ending with 'share your story'. . . . Readers new to writing should find this accessible volume a smart choice to get the creative writing juices flowing." — Publishers Weekly

"A lovely encouragement to young writers to persist." — Kirkus Reviews

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Help your child explore their creativity with this ten-step guide to writing 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! Praise for How to Write a Story "That muse of fire isn't going to ascend all by herself, so Messner and Siegel, in their follow-up to How to Read a Story, walk readers through 10 steps of literary creation, starting with 'search for an idea' and ending with 'share your story'. . . . Readers new to writing should find this accessible volume a smart choice to get the creative writing juices flowing." — Publishers Weekly "A lovely encouragement to young writers to persist." — Kirkus Reviews

Travel back to the freezing lands of Viking age Iceland with Ranger, the heroic search and rescue golden retriever. The icy mountains make this his toughest mission yet. When he arrives, you will meet a brave Viking girl named Helga who actually rescues Ranger from danger. The two form a quick bond, but their life is shattered when a nearby volcano threatens to erupt. To make matters worse, Helgas baby sibling is about to be born, and they desperately need to find her father. You will join Ranger and Helga as they brave choking smoke and falling ash to reunite the family. Discover if this loyal dog can help his new friend survive the fiery disaster so he can finally earn his trip back home.

An irrepressible third grader's school project to help the planet causes chaos instead in this funny, accessible chapter book.
Marty McGuire's third-grade class has a special assignment: Save the Earth! Even more exciting, the best project wins a special award. Marty's pretty sure her classmates' ideas won't stand a chance against her plan to turn the garbage from the school cafeteria into fertilizer. All she needs is a little help from her teammate and best friend, Annie—and the worms in her grandma's garden. But it turns out that worms are awfully SLOW eaters. And when the critters escape, the whole class starts grumbling. Can Marty save the Earth without losing her friends?
Praise for Marty McGuire Digs Worms!
"A quick, amusing read with an easily digestible environmental message; it is a perfect match for its young intended audience." — Kirkus Reviews

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An irrepressible third grader's school project to help the planet causes chaos instead in this funny, accessible chapter book. Marty McGuire's third-grade class has a special assignment: Save the Earth! Even more exciting, the best project wins a special award. Marty's pretty sure her classmates' ideas won't stand a chance against her plan to turn the garbage from the school cafeteria into fertilizer. All she needs is a little help from her teammate and best friend, Annie—and the worms in her grandma's garden. But it turns out that worms are awfully SLOW eaters. And when the critters escape, the whole class starts grumbling. Can Marty save the Earth without losing her friends? Praise for Marty McGuire Digs Worms! "A quick, amusing read with an easily digestible environmental message; it is a perfect match for its young intended audience." — Kirkus Reviews