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This study aimed to investigate the effects of teaching creative English writing to Korean primary school children using postmodern picture books. In order to expand participants’ creativity, the study integrated activities for developing thinking skills. Results of data analysis led to two major findings. First, children in the study could build a foundation of creative writing by interpreting the non-linear structure of postmodern picture books. For example, students tried to write voluntarily when they realized the deficiency of the non-linear structure. They also showed interest in the four parallel stories of a book that became the source of their creative writing. Second, children could develop writing skills by solving problems creatively through activities for developing thinking skills. In other words, when appropriate activities for developing thinking skills were introduced, they could expand their imagination utilizing the contents and language from postmodern picture books. Based on the results, implications and suggestions for future studies were provided.