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Pool

Posted on January 6, 2016 by AnEducationInBooks

I first picked up Pool by JiHyeon Lee because it was The Original Art Gold Medal Winner, and yes, the illustrations are gorgeous. What I found sticking with me, though, is the story. “But it’s a wordless book,” some might say. … Continue reading →

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Thunderstorm

Posted on July 30, 2014 by AnEducationInBooks

Arthur Geisert‘s Thunderstorm was recommended to me and it did not disappoint. A wordless picture book, or nearly wordless (there are dates and times for some pictures), account of a thunderstorm and tornado through farm country shows the rush to get the … Continue reading →

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Bluebird

Posted on February 7, 2014 by AnEducationInBooks

Bob Staake’s Bluebird is a grand tale in pictures:  a bluebird befriends a boy, and without a word, they share food, companionship and make new friends. They also run into bullies that shatter the earthly beauty of their friendship. The bluebird lives … Continue reading →

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The Umbrella

Posted on July 11, 2012 by AnEducationInBooks

A little dog goes flying around the world with a red umbrella in this wordless picture book. Each double page spread shows a miniature story within the larger story. At the end, a cat finds the umbrella. What will his … Continue reading →

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The Conductor

Posted on May 11, 2012 by AnEducationInBooks

Laëtitia Devernay’s slim vertical book gives us reason to pause on every page. The conductor climbs atop the trees in this wordless wonder and conducts a symphony of leaves. Strong lines and a palette of greens and yellows emphasize the … Continue reading →

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Sea of Dreams

Posted on December 28, 2011 by AnEducationInBooks

Dennis Nolan’s wordless picture book stunningly portrays what happens to a little girl’s sand castles after sunset. Beautiful and magical, Sea of Dreams will have you paging through again and again. Activities for wordless picture books include making up a … Continue reading →

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