WORDLESS:
books that only contain pictures; there is no text accompanying the illustration
Journey
By: Aaron Becker
Picture Book
Summary: A little girl wants someone to play with, but everyone is just too busy. As she lies in her bed, she sees a red marker and begins drawing a doorway on her wall. The doorway leads to a beautiful place, where she draws herself a boat, a hot air balloon, and magic carpet. During her exploration she sees a purple bird that is captured by Knights. The bird eventually leads her to its owner, who is a young boy that drew the bird. She and the boy draw a bicycle and ride around together.
Interest Level: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Grade Level/Reading Level: Wordless
By: Aaron Becker
Picture Book
Summary: A little girl wants someone to play with, but everyone is just too busy. As she lies in her bed, she sees a red marker and begins drawing a doorway on her wall. The doorway leads to a beautiful place, where she draws herself a boat, a hot air balloon, and magic carpet. During her exploration she sees a purple bird that is captured by Knights. The bird eventually leads her to its owner, who is a young boy that drew the bird. She and the boy draw a bicycle and ride around together.
Interest Level: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Grade Level/Reading Level: Wordless
The Lion and the Mouse
By: Jerry Pinkney
Picture Book
Summary: This story is based off of an Aesop Fable and is displayed through pictures. A tiny mouse was caught by a beastly lion. However, with a change of heart, the lion lets the mouse go. Then, one day the lion is caught in a net set up by people. Remembering what the lion did for it, the mouse comes to help the lion by chewing through the net. This shows how even the smallest animal can be of assistance for a large and powerful animal.
Interest Level: 1 Year Old and Up
Grade Level/Reading Level: Wordless
By: Jerry Pinkney
Picture Book
Summary: This story is based off of an Aesop Fable and is displayed through pictures. A tiny mouse was caught by a beastly lion. However, with a change of heart, the lion lets the mouse go. Then, one day the lion is caught in a net set up by people. Remembering what the lion did for it, the mouse comes to help the lion by chewing through the net. This shows how even the smallest animal can be of assistance for a large and powerful animal.
Interest Level: 1 Year Old and Up
Grade Level/Reading Level: Wordless