wordless picture books

"After a hard rain douses the family fire, a brave young boy sets out to search for more fire to bring home before the cold season sets in. Along the way, he'll face many challenges, from perilous mountains to fearsome predators to raging rivers, and find something wholly unexpected: a friend. In his picture book debut, artist Logan S. Kline crafts a dramatic tale inspired by prehistoric times and told almost entirely through stunningly detailed illustrations. 'Finding Fire started with the sketch of a small boy holding a torch and grew from there,' he says. 'A lot of research went into creating the art for this book, yet the look of the boy changed very little over time as he was inspired by my children, from my younger son's wiry frame to my elder son's wild hair that goes in a million different directions.' This gorgeous adventure story just begs to be visited again and again, with each perusal promising new discoveries"--Provided by the publisher.

"The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day--and themes of creativity, cooperation, flexibility, and persistence--all without a word in this sun-warmed, salt-stained delight of a story. A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand as the sun arcs over the sky. Time and again, their progress is halted: a windswept hat topples their creation; a toddler ambles through it; the tide creeps close, and then too close. Meeting each demolition with fresh determination, the builders outdo themselves time and again, until the moment arrives to pile back into the bus for home. An authentic portrait of sibling cooperation--and glorious inspiration for creative people of all ages--A Day for Sandcastles channels the thrill of surrendering expectations on the path to infinite possibility"--Provided by the publisher.

"One kind action sparks a chain of selfless acts that lead a girl to reunite with her lost dog in this wordless story"--Provided by publisher.

When an energetic child inadvertently upsets one of his classmates, everyone is reminded that it is important to take responsibility for a mistake, and it is equally important to be ready to forgive. A wordless picture book that includes information about apologies and forgiveness.

Follow the wordless journey of a maple seed, sometimes called a maple key or whirligig, as it helicopters away from its parent tree and floats across a city on the autumn wind.

A [nearly] wordless picture book in which the farmer visits the little clown and the monkey, and meets the rest of the circus family.

"In this wordless picture book, a student is accidentally left behind on a field trip to a volcano island"--Provided by publisher.

"It's summertime and a boy and his dog are leaving behind their apartment in the busy city. His grandparents' home in the countryside feels like a different world. From the window, the curious boy sees a path leading enticingly into the forest. He can't wait to explore. At each bend in the trail the boy discovers more wonders of the surrounding natural world, from towering trees to a still, silent lake. He can't resist diving down, down into the cool water and greeting the fish below. Then later, when boy and dog have been warmed by the gentle sunshine, they wander back, contentedly, to their family. But before they go to sleep, nature gives them one last dazzling show: they look up, up to a night sky awash with stars"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a story without words that looks at the life cycle of a fly.

Nighttime falls on a fairground, and the animals in the surrounding forest are ready for their own adventure at the fair. They spend the night playing games, riding rides, and eating fair foods. But the animals know that the humans will return in the morning, so they clean up the fairgrounds before the sun rises. They return to the forest with their treats and memories their nocturnal escapade.