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. ![]() 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. ![]() 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. ![]() 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. ![]() 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. ![]() 6) Perfect by Max Amato Almost wordless! This book explores how to deal with mistakes. ![]() 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? ![]() 9) Bluebird by Bob Staake A bluebird looks for friendship. ![]() 10) Mirror by Jeannie Baker Readers follow the lives of characters in Morocco and Australia. ![]() 11) Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home by Guojing Sometimes it takes patience to build a friendship. ![]() 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. ![]() 13) Imagine! by Raul Colon A painting comes to life at the city museum in this celebration of visual art. ![]() 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. ![]() 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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Jamie Wright
I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of students and families in IA, CT, NC, MO, TX, and Canada. I love being a teacher-librarian! Categories
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