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8 Picture Books That Herald the Power of Words and Illustrations | Great Books
These eight picture books, including Jonah Winter's The Burning of the Books and Gideon Sterer's The Dream, prove the power of the format, with or without words.
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Finding Forgiveness
Highly useful for engaging children in social-emotional discussions, this wordless title on a topic central to the lives of children is useful in all collections.
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Claire and the Cathedral
A wonderful wordless picture book that will inspire readers to search for the things that add color to their lives.
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Penelope Positano Sees It All
An energetic girl takes the starring role in a story that young readers will enjoy.
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Baby Kraken
Suitable for most collections serving young children who may or may not have a fear of the water but will be rewarded with a gentle friendship story celebrating the beauty of the underwater world.
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While We’re Here
Gorgeous illustrations highlight the frenetic pace of life often faced by children, here paired closely with the gift of moments of calm and connectedness that might surprise anyone on a crammed day. Highly recommended.
Claude
A lovely introduction to the challenges of the creative process, Monet, and the joys of having a young pet, this is highly recommended for all collections; it’s an outstanding example of the power of a wordless picture book.
The Dream
A rallying cry for young people to demand environmental protection with detailed magical illustrations through which the message is powerfully embedded.
Balloon
A heartwarming tale that will thoroughly engage readers and leave them completely satisfied at the its conclusion.
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