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One Small Moment: Learning to Tell Your Story

by Rebecca Donnelly

Finding a story in an ordinary moment

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Finding a story in an ordinary moment

A classroom writing assignment sets the young protagonist’s uncertainty in motion: he compares himself with his mother’s writing and Mama’s art, and struggles to come up with a story of his own. Family support and an unexpected spark of inspiration help frame the book’s central idea—that telling a story can begin with noticing what is already within reach. The picture-book premise brings together creative confidence, family encouragement, and the challenge of expressing oneself.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering creative writing or self-expression
  • Families and educators looking for a picture book about confidence and encouragement

Themes

Creative self-expressionSelf-confidenceFamily supportPersistence through creative struggle

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Book overview

This warm and inspiring picture book follows a child as he discovers his voice through a creative writing assignment.

When a creative writing challenge is assigned in class, a young boy is convinced that he can't tell a story. He's not a great writer like Mom. He's not a great artist like Mama. He can't even think of a good story to tell!

But with support from his family and a little unexpected inspiration, he might find he had a story inside him all along.

With fun illustrations and tender storytelling, this is a beautiful and affirming story celebrating triumph in creative struggle.

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