The Storyteller's Almanac
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2026

The Storyteller's Almanac

Written & illustrated by Elise Hurst

Dive into a world of wordless wonders and create your own tales.

4.9/5 Goodreads · 14 ratings
128 pages
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Explore 52 enchanting illustrations where your imagination crafts the story. Encounter whimsical scenes like an owl cycling through snow or an octopus visiting a sea cottage. Each page is a new adventure, perfect for sparking creativity in children, parents, and teachers alike. Where will your imagination take you next?

From the publisher

This enchanting collection of 52 wordless illustrations invites you to become the storyteller–uncovering new layers of your creativity and seeing where they lead! Have you ever encountered an owl riding a bicycle through a snowstorm, or a giant octopus visiting a cottage underneath the sea? The Storyteller’s Almanac is filled with extraordinary characters to meet and unusual places to wander. But the story behind these magical scenes? That’s entirely up to you. Inside this all-ages picture book, you’ll find 52 richly detailed illustrations to explore–of curious creatures and fantastical worlds–each one an adventure waiting to unfold. Use the pages as imaginative storytelling prompts at bedtime, on a road trip, or during a creative writing exercise. And when you need a little extra inspiration, there’s a scavenger hunt to guide you to hidden details in the artwork to spark new ideas. The Storyteller’s Almanac is a resource you’ll reach for again and again–whether you’re: A child discovering new ways to play and imagineA parent looking to connect with your child A teacher seeking thoughtful story starters for the classroomSomeone creative searching for a fresh spark of inspiration Where will your imagination take you? To endless, wondrous stories that are just as unique as you!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Reading age
7–99+
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Publication
Published
January 1, 2026
Publisher
Compendium
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781957891453

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