1. “I Wanna Iguana” by Karen Kaufman Orloff
In this story, young Alex engages in a humorous exchange of letters with his mother, trying to convince her to let him have a pet iguana. Through this amusing narrative, children learn the arts of negotiation and persuasion.
2. “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” by Mo Willems
When the driver steps away, the pigeon makes many creative attempts to get readers to let him drive the bus, providing a funny and engaging example of persuasion for young readers.
3. “Earrings!” by Judith Viorst
This book follows a young girl who crafts argument after argument about why she should be allowed to have pierced ears. It demonstrates an understanding of appeals and how they can be used to persuade parents.
4. “Hey, Little Ant” by Phillip and Hannah Hoose
Through dialogue between a boy and an ant, this book explores themes of empathy and consideration from both perspectives, effectively showcasing persuasive argumentation.
5. “Can I Be Your Dog?” by Troy Cummings
A homeless dog writes letters to various people in his quest for a forever home, demonstrating persuasive writing through emotion and logic as he seeks empathy and understanding from potential owners.
6. “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt
This innovative story is composed of letters from crayons each expressing their complaints persuasively about how they are used, providing children with examples of written persuasion with personality and humor.
7. “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin
When cows discover a typewriter in their barn, they start typing demands to their farmer. A fun take on negotiation and striking deals, the book offers lessons on effective written communication.
8. “My Brother Dan’s Delicious” by Steven L. Layne
A young boy weaves a tale to dissuade monsters from eating his baby brother using various persuasive techniques which highlight creativity in making arguments compelling.
9. “LaRue for Mayor: Letters from the Campaign Trail” by Mark Teague
Ike LaRue – the savvy canine hero of the series – embarks on a political campaign full of persuasive letters that provide insight into building a convincing case through writing.
10. “A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea” by Michael Ian Black
With humorous logic and reasoning, this book explains why having a pig parade is not as great idea as one might think through convincing arguments that entertain while teaching persuasive elements.
Each of these books incorporates different aspects of persuasive writing that can induce children in mastering writing skills while engaging them with delightful stories.
