Wordless Picture Books

What can you do with a wordless picture book? Notice and wonder together, discuss possibilities, write your own text, research related nonfiction elements - the possibilities are endless! Here are just a few to try:

1) Bye, Penguin by Seou Lee
A penguin takes a worldwide tour of recognizable locations. This book could introduce units on maps, landmark research projects, distance, travel, or a discussion about unexpected opportunities.

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2) Another by Christian Robinson
An exploration of an alternate reality in a dream - this beautifully illustrated book can spark discussions about the kinds of worlds we would build if we could engineer the spaces of our dreams.

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3) I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoet
What does it mean to show kindness to others? This beautiful book is easy for readers of all ages to access and discuss.

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4) Hike by Pete Oswald
A celebration of nature and family time together, this picture book could be a great mentor text for young students to describe what they like to do for "unplugged" activities, or an opportunity to notice and capture details in the outdoors.

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5) One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey by Henry Cole
What do we throw away? Details abound in this wordless picture book that looks at the world from an object's point of view . . . inspiring readers to look more closely at their own journeys.

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6) Perfect by  Max Amato
Almost wordless! This book explores how to deal with mistakes.

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7) Dandelion's Dream by Yoko Tanaka
Wouldn't it be nice if a seed could bloom and grow . . . and walk around like a lion?

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8) Journey by Aaron Becker
This is the first book in a trilogy, including Quest and Return.

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9) Bluebird by Bob Staake
A bluebird looks for friendship.

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10) Mirror by Jeannie Baker
Readers follow the lives of characters in Morocco and Australia.

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11) Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home by Guojing
Sometimes it takes patience to build a friendship.

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12) Zoom by Istvan Banyai
Each page invites the reader to focus in on a detail, which opens up a whole new scene with a whole new detail to explore.
Look for the sequel, Re-Zoom, by the same author.

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13) Imagine! by Raul Colon
A painting comes to life at the city museum in this celebration of visual art.

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14) Hug by Jez Alborough
A chimpanzee seeks affection from different animals, prompting readers to think about how we might feel loneliness or attempt to connect with others.

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15) Flashlight by Lizi Boyd
A nighttime walk with a flashlight reveals different natural elements, encouraging readers to be good at noticing and observing.

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