# How to Write a Story: (Read-Aloud Book, Learn to Read and Write) - Hardcover

by **Kate Messner** (Author), **Mark Siegel** (Illustrator)

**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

**Kate Messner** is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the _New York Times_, Junior Library Guild, Indie Bound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.

**Mark Siegel** is the author of many graphic novels and children's picture books, including the _5 Worlds_ series, as well as the illustrator of How to Read a Story and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book _To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel_. He lives in New York.

### Author Biography

**Kate Messner** is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the _New York Times_, Junior Library Guild, Indie Bound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.

**Mark Siegel** is the author of many graphic novels and children's picture books, including the _5 Worlds_ series, as well as the illustrator of How to Read a Story and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book _To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel_. He lives in New York.

**Number of Pages:** 36

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.7 x 10.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** July 07, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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