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List of Books about Creativity for Kids

books-about-creativityUse this list of books about creativity for kids to inspire young makers. Read as a class or have these as an collection in your classroom library.

 

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Interested in more books about STEM & Technology to add to your collection? This list is a small portion from my bigger list of books that you can check out here! 

Books about creativity #1: I'm Not Just a Scribble

Book Title: I'm Not Just a Scribble 

Author: Diane Alber

Sentence Summary: Scribble's life changes when he meets a new kind of drawing, House and their adventures make something beautiful.


Book #2: Scribble Stones

Book Title: Scribble Stones

Author: Diane Alber

Sentence Summary: Plain stones are transformed into works of art to spread creativity and joy.

 

Books about creativity #3: Perfect Square

Book Title: Perfect Square

Author: Michael Hall

Sentence Summary: Paper can be used in many ways than just its typical square shape.

Book #4: Not a Box

Book Title: Not a Box

Author: Antoinette Portis

Sentence Summary: Find new ways to creatively use a box and spark your imagination.

Books about creativity #5: Not a Stick

Book Title: Not a Stick 

Author: Antoinette Portis

Sentence Summary: After being inspired by many uses for a box, try different creations with sticks.

Book #6: Beautiful Oops!

Book Title: Beautiful Oops!

Author: Barney Saltzberg

Sentence Summary: Mistakes can become something great, even more beautiful than you think.

Book #7: The Dot

Book Title: The Dot 

Author: Peter H. Reynolds

Sentence Summary: A simple dot can be transformed into many different creations

Book #8: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Book Title: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Author: Crockett Johnson

Sentence Summary: One color of a crayon can produce many different results.

Books about creativity #9: Ish

Book Title: Ish

Author: Peter H. Reynolds

Sentence Summary: Maybe your original design didn't come out exactly how you wanted, but it might be close enough

Book #10: What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

Book Title: What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

Author: Rana DiOrio

Sentence Summary: An entrepreneur is based on an inner drive and creativity to help create the business of their dreams.

 

Connecting literacy and STEM is a great way to book reading comprehension and hands-on learning. Get started with my STEM & Stories Bundle. With 5 ready to go lessons, your students will think creativity when looking at the story in a new way. Check out the bundle in my shop here!

 

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Which books do you already have in your classroom? Which ones do you want to read? Feel free to direct message me on Instagram, @naomimeredith_ and I would love to chat with you!

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