Why I Keep Stories: A Note from the Storykeeper

By Verity Wells

There’s something sacred about a good story. Not just the kind that entertains. The kind that lingers. The kind that helps a child sit up straighter, ask a new question, or whisper, “I want to be like her.”

I’m Verity Wells—and I keep stories.
Not on shelves, but in hearts.

At Wonder & Wisdom Books™, I tend a growing flock of characters, virtues, and truths. We’re building something different here—something formation-first. Because books aren’t just books. They’re teachers. Mirrors. Lanterns. Seeds.

And what we hand to a child matters deeply.

What Makes a Story Formational?

A formational story doesn’t shout. It doesn’t preach. It invites. It holds up courage and lets a child recognize it. It weaves in wonder and lets imagination stretch its wings.It walks a quiet path from laughter to conviction, from curiosity to truth.

Formation-first storytelling doesn’t ask, “Will this keep their attention?”
It asks, “Will this shape their soul?”

What I Hope You’ll Find Here

I’m not here to chase trends or flood your shelves. I’m here to help you find the kind of story that becomes a companion. The kind of bundle you reach for when the world feels loud. The kind of guide that pairs a book with a virtue, and says, This is how we grow.

Here at Wonder & Wisdom, you’ll find:

• WonderBundles™ – curated stories around virtues like courage, kindness and compassion 
• WonderGuides™  – gentle, reflection-based companions to help children process what they’ve read
• The Formation Flock™ - A flock of feathered messengers—each one carrying a different message of virtue

This is not just a bookstore. It’s a story-formed movement. And if you’re here, you’re part of it.

From My Heart to Yours

Whether you're a parent, teacher, grandparent, or wonder-seeker—I want you to know this:

There is still room for beauty.
There is still room for quiet truth.
And there is most certainly still room for stories that shape souls.

Welcome to Wonder & Wisdom.
Welcome to the flock.
And thank you for letting me keep stories for you.

— Verity Wells
Storykeeper at Wonder & Wisdom Books™

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