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*.