stories without words

A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

"This wordless picture book simultaneously shares the story of a young art designer who takes a bike tour through the streets of Taipei and the designer's dog, who is stuck at home with nothing to do but waste away the hours until ... oh, but that would be telling!"-OCLC.

Publisher Annotation: In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive - and closer than ever - as they document their hike and take their place in family history. In detail-rich panels and textured panoramas, Pete Oswald perfectly paces this nearly wordless adventure, allowing readers to pause for subtle wonders and marvel at the views. A touching tribute to the bond between father and child, with resonant themes for Earth Day, Hike is a breath of fresh air.

A wordless picture book in which the farmer who returned the baby clown to the circus train is followed home by a playful circus monkey, leading to a wonderful new friendship.

"A lonely little girl and her grandparent need to fill the run-down apartment in their building. But taking over the quarters above their store will mean major renovations for the new occupants, and none of the potential renters can envision the possibilities of the space--until one special couple shows up. With their ingenuity, the little girl's big heart, and heaps of hard work, the desperate fixer-upper begins to change in lovely and surprising ways"--Provided by publisher.

In this wordless story, a boy takes his dog for a walk and winds up at a pond with swans. One swan offers the boy and his dog a ride and everything is peaceful until the boy takes the dog collar and leash and puts it on the swan.

A wordless picture book in which a boy spends his day traveling through masterpieces of Western art, including works by Boticelli and Banksy, and ending at a tree for everyone's creations. Includes a chart showing the artist, title, and date of each work represented.

"A young girl visits the museum. At first glance, the art on the walls is as still as her teacher wants her to be. But then, something magical happens and the art comes alive"--Jacket flap.

Presents a story without words about the journey across an ocean of a little paper boat.

"In a meadow filled with dandelion buds just about to flower, one dandelion blooms into a real lion! Roots and leaves unfurl into four tiny paws and a long tail, complete with a fluffy yellow tuft. What a great wide world there is to explore when you have paws instead of roots-- there are fast trains to ride, regal ships to sail, and cities with lights as bright as dandelion's field in full bloom"--Jacket flap.