Who's Writing This Story?

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Who’s the real boss of a story? The writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together?

Follow the three little pigs as they argue with the writer over what kind of story to tell. Will the hero become the villain? Find out in this fun introduction to the essential components all great stories need.

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978-1-954354-29-6
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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2024
Publisher Creston Books
Imprint Creston Books
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2024-05-07
Text Type Fiction—Humor
BISACS JUV012040, JUV019000, JUV051000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 8 x 10
Features Awards, Original artwork, Reviewed, and Teaching Guides

Author: Robin Newman

Robin Newman was a practicing attorney and legal editor, but she now prefers to write about witches, mice, pigs, and peacocks. Her books have won awards and received starred reviews. She lives in New York.

Illustrator: Deborah Zemke

Deborah Zemke grew up near Detroit, Michigan. She has written and illustrated many books for young readers. She currently lives in Columbia, Missouri. Learn more about Deborah at www.deborahzemke.com.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Who's Writing This Story?

Who’s the real boss of a story? The writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together? Follow the three little pigs as they argue with the writer over what kind of story to tell. Will the hero become the villain? Find out in this fun… View available downloads →

Awards

  • CBC Favorites Award, Winner, 2025
  • Bank Street College Best Children's Books of 2025, Winner, 2025
  • Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Finalist, Winner, 2024

Reviews

Foreword Reviews

“This charming title is a subtle primer on storytelling, introducing children to the essential building blocks of the craft.”—Foreword Reviews