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3) A lost kite
Author
Publisher
Starfish Bay Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In this magnificently illustrated wordless picture book, a boy sees a lost kite and goes on a fantastical journey to find it, meeting a cast of curious and quirky characters on the way. This beautiful textless journey will allow readers to use their imagination to decipher and explore the story.
5) Blanket
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A gentle wordless picture book about the difference a kind friend can make on a gray day. It's a beautiful morning, but when Cat wakes up, the world feels gray. Cat wraps up in a blanket and hides -- until Dog comes in. What can Dog do to help Cat? Dog joins Cat under the blanket and listens to Cat's worries. Dog's flashlight illuminates the darkness and brings laughter. The two friends build a blanket fort where they can make shadow puppets and...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Critically acclaimed author/illustrator Thao Lam is back with a wordless story about conflict. A monster meanders down a beach, dragging a stick behind them and leaving a line in the sand. Meanwhile, a group of friends is at play -- flying kites, building sandcastles, tossing a ball -- until two of them become curious about the line that now seemingly divides them. What does the line mean? Tensions mount as the two look down. Should the line be crossed?...
7) Whirl
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Follow the wordless journey of a maple seed, sometimes called a maple key or whirligig, as it helicopters away from its parent tree and floats across a city on the autumn wind.
8) Grand Isle
Author
Publisher
Akashic Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this wordless story, an ordinary day at the beach transforms into an unforgettable adventure.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Experiment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The bustling illustrations in Tractors Everywhere invite kids (and parents!) to imagine what's happening in all four seasons on the farm, as tractors big and small churn up fields, harvest crops, shovel snow, and more." --
Author
Publisher
Random House Studio
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When an energetic child inadvertently upsets one of his classmates, everyone is reminded that it is important to take responsibility for a mistake, and it is equally important to be ready to forgive. Includes information about apologies and forgiveness.
11) Diggers at work!
Author
Series
Publisher
The Experiment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Diggers at Work! is packed with digging machines of all kinds, alongside a crew of hard workers who are tearing down houses, shoveling dirt, and moving scrap. This is our first wimmelbook to include a spread with illustrated diagrams, helping curious kids point out different parts of diggers, like the bucket, cab, and engine."--
12) Afikomen
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this wordless time-travel adventure, three children at a Passover seder visit ancient Egypt to help baby Moses find his way safely to Pharaoh's daughter. When a family settles at the table for Passover, their dog nabs the afikomen bag (containing matzah used for the seder) and dives under the tablecloth. The children follow him and find themselves transported to ancient Egypt. There, they see baby Moses' mother and sister Miriam placing him in...
15) Once, a bird
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this wordless picture book, a bird emerges after winter to find the world has gone quiet. As she settles on a tree outside an apartment building, its residents notice her through their windows and find hope in her resilience and the continued rhythms of nature."--
16) I see you
Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"A wordless picture book that depicts a homeless woman who is not seen by all the life around her, except by a little boy. Ultimately, in a gesture of compassion, this boy approaches this woman, in an exchange where he sees her and she experiences being seen"--
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Before babies can see color clearly, they respond to the high contrast between black and white. This accordion-style foldout board book is sturdy enough to stand on its own, is ideal for little hands, and features Tana Hoban's bold and iconic black-and-white images of familiar objects along with full-color photographs of adorable babies interacting with those objects.
18) I wish
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this wordless picture book, a young girl finds a wrapped gift and wonders what might be inside.
19) One giant leap
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"An astronaut is getting ready to explore a new world. Boots? Check. Gloves? Check. And a helmet, of course. They take their first step outside ... and discover a strange new world with towering hills to climb, fantastical beasts to meet, and a raging storm to overcome. Will they make it back to their ship safely? A child's excitement for a snowy day transforms a walk to school into a wonder-filled trek through an imaginary world."--
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Children will love following footprints (and pawprints!) to discover snowy adventures in this charming wordless picture book from a USBBY-honored illustrator. On a snowy winter's morning, footprints trace a path from an unmade bed, past discarded clothes and breakfast dishes to the front door where they're joined by excited pawprints. But who is making the footprints and what are they doing? Children and grown-ups will enjoy poring over the detailed,...
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