http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/storymaker/storymaker.swf
A wonderful story creation tool that allows students to select characters, settings, and objects, developing a story line by having the characters interact visually. The story is written for the child as the actions are chosen, and can then be edited.
A super tool.
Read about the experience of a teacher who has made use of My StoryMaker with her class at