Wordless Books

Clown by Quentin Blake

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After being discarded, Clown makes his way through town having a series of adventures as he tries to find a home for himself and his other toy friends.

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Colors Everywhere by Tana Hoban

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Tana Hoban looks at the riot of colors that surround us and makes us see them in new ways. She heightens our awareness and our vision, and the world will never look the same again.

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Flotsam by David Wiesner

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The story of what happens when a camera becomes a piece of flotsam.

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The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

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In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.

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Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie de Paola

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

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The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

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“Individual picture frames, arranged in a way similar to filmstrip sequences, reveal a little boy’s dream about playing with a snowman that has come to life.”–Provided by publisher.

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One or Two Words per Page

1, 2, 3 Go! By Huy Voun Lee (Bilingual)

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1, 2, 3, Go! is an exciting introduction to the simplest and most logical of the beautiful picture-words that are used in written Chinese. Bright colors and bold shapes make the logic behind the picture-words clear.

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The Animal ABC by Leslie Baker

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It’s time to learn the ABCs! This delightfully simple picture book introduces young children to the alphabet, as each letter gets paired with an animal friend. Bold, easy-to-read letters and words, and engaging watercolor illustrations make this an ideal choice for preschoolers. From start to finish-Ant to Zebra!-this accessible primer is sure to charm while it teaches.

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Charlie’s ABC by Nona Hatay

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Photographs illustrate some of the common things in the life of a young child, from A (alphabet) to Z (zipper).

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Do you Want to Be my Friend? by Eric Carle

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This classic tale of friendship tracks a small gray mouse’s search for the perfect pal. He asks various animals the same question: ‘Do you want to be my friend?’ But it’s not until he meets another mouse that he is answered with a heartwarming ‘Yes!’

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The Dog from Arf! Arf! To Zzzzzz by The Dog Artlist Collection

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This noisy alphabet book of dog sounds and commands will appeal to the dog lover in everyone. The Dog Artlist Collection features dogs photographed at unique angles by dog lovers using special lenses to highlight the features of each puppy.

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On Market Street by Anita Lobel

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Here is a world of wonders from A to Z. Inspired by seventeenth-century French trade engravings, Anita Lobel’s brilliant paintings of the shopkeepers on Market Street–each composed of his or her wares–will provide blissful hours for all who join the Lobels on an unforgettable shopping spree.

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School Bus by Donald Crews

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What is large (or small), bright yellow, and filled with students? School Bus! Climb aboard and let Donald Crews take you to school — and home again.

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