The Book of Untold Stories |

Do you like using your imagination? Are you someone who wants to create stories? Then grab a piece of paper and a pen, open this book, and let your imagination soar! What is your big fish story? If little aliens visited earth, what would they look like and what would they do? If an octopus could read books, what would it read and why? Fourteen colorful illustrations await, but only you can tell your unique story based on them. A doorway to endless hours of creative writing, The Book of Untold Stories will turn you into a storyteller or writer no matter your age! For ages 5-up. 9781950871094 Illustrated by Thomas Hilley.

2022 Northern Lights Book Award Winner (Educational Category)

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REVIEW: If you want to know one thing about me, it is I LOVE imagination and using that imagination to think outside the box. This fantastic book sparks all sorts of fun imaginative situations. This would be perfect for 2nd-5th writing teachers to help spark imagination for writing prompts. This is a must for writing! –Jessica Fitzgerald, Library Media Specialist Mayde Creek High School Houston, TX

REVIEW: I am loving this book! The illustrations are gorgeous and the book teaches the kids about such important aspects of stories. My kids have been writing the cutest stories thanks to this book! –Kathleen Wolf, Elementary Reading Specialist & Math Coach

REVIEW: Maret’s The Book of Untold Stories introduces children to the elements of a story in an engaging and creative way. My son had a blast writing his own stories to go along with the fun, and oftentimes funny, illustrations. I recommend it for elementary classrooms and home libraries alike! –Jennie K. Brown, author of the Poppy Mayberry children’s book series

REVIEW: The Book of Untold Stories by Sherri Maret is a must-use book for children and adults to help get the stories inside them out. The illustrations by Thomas Hilley are amazing. The book takes a step-by-step approach to write the story from start to finish in a simple, yet effective way and includes wonderful illustrations that will appeal to the imagination. I highly recommend this fun and creative book for helping others to develop their stories. -Floyd Stokes (AKA SuperReader), of the American Literacy Corporation

REVIEW: Sherri Maret’s educational background shines in her latest book, The Book of Untold Stories: Fourteen Prompts to Spark the Imagination. She uses picture prompts paired with essential elements of a story and writing techniques to introduce ELA skills. The vibrant pictures help set the stage for readers to use their imagination. This book is a great mentor text for both educators and non-educators who are interested in teaching writing skills through creative writing activities.-Marybeth Maloskey, Benjamin Chambers Elementary School Librarian