stories without words

After being dumped on a remote beach in a pile of trash, Scarygirl sets out, with the help of a super-intelligent giant octopus named Blister, to find out the truth about her past and the man who haunts her dreams.

A collection of extraterrestrial comic book stories with alien dialogue by artist and writer, Lewis Trondheim.

A wordless picture book in which a polar bear rides a whale up to a tree growing in the water and lives in a tree house, where it is joined by a brown bear, with whom it reads books before they are both later joined by other animals.

"A game of capture the flag takes a fantastical turn, and one participant becomes an unlikely hero"--.

"[A story without words in which] a young [boy] struggle[s] with anxiety is represented by swarms of tiny creatures that follow and gnaw away at him. As his schoolwork and social interactions suffer, he feels more alone and out of control. He ultimately begins to overcome his isolation when he opens up to his sister and learns he is not the only one beset with worries"--Provided by publisher.

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.