How to Write a Story: (Read-Aloud Book, Learn to Read and Write) -- Kate Messner

<b>The inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent's Choice Winner, <i>How to Read a Story</i> </b> <p/>Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one.<br>Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up.<br>Step 3: Create a heroine--or a hero.<br>Now: <i>Begin</i>. <p/>Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to <i>How to Read a Story</i>, 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 <p/>- Perfect for educators, librarians, and parents who are helping children develop early writing and reading skills<br>- Great read-aloud book for preschool- and kindergarten-aged children interested in learning to read<br>- Helps teach Common Core Curriculum skills <p/><b>Young readers who love <i>We Are in a Book</i> , <i>How Rocket Learned to Read</i>, and <i>Also an Octopus</i> will love the reading and writing lessons and inspiration in <i>How to Write a Story</i>.</b> <p/>- Read-aloud books for kids ages 3-5<br>- Learning to write books for kids<br>- Kindergarten, pre-K creativity books <p/><b>Kate Messner</b> is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been select