Tag: Wordless picture books

Bee Books

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Being a Bee (2017)
by Jinny Johnson and Lucy Davey

This beautiful children’s book gives information about bees on each page.  Not an overwhelming amount, but definitely educational and interesting.  It has the feel of a picture book, but the added bonus of teaching us more about bees.  There are great tips and resources at the end as well!  Definitely one to check out if you’re interested in studying bees.

The Honeybee
words by Kirsten Hall, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault (2018)

This is one of my favorite of the bee books we checked out while studying bees.  In this picture book, the author uses catchy, flowing poetry to show readers the journey of a bee’s season.  It’s beautifully told and beautifully illustrated and designed.  The book ends with information and tips for appreciating and protecting bees.  Such an important book for our young ones to read, but also such an enjoyable one.

Beehive (2020)
by Jorey Hurley

This book’s pages are simple, containing just one word per page.  But it is such a gorgeous way to tell the readers about a bee’s journey.  Overly simple books can be very hit or miss, but this one is a definite winner.  The author’s note at the end shares more information about each of the steps shown in the book.  I can’t wait to check out more by Jorey Hurley!

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Journey

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Journey (2013) by Aaron Becker

This wordless picture book tells the story of a young girl who, feeling ignored by her busy family, draws a door in her bedroom to escape into new lands.  Using her red crayon to save herself from dead ends and near disasters, she finds adventures and even a new friend.

This beautifully illustrated book won a 2014 Caldecott Honor.  Quest and Return are the other two books in this trilogy.

Good Night, Gorilla

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Good Night, Gorilla (1994) by Peggy Rathmann

This picture book is one of my favorites.  It is almost in the wordless category; the only words consist of a zookeeper saying “Good Night” to each animal.  It’s got humor and charm and a bunch of repeated and detailed objects to find on each page.  (Look for the balloon, the moon, the banana, and, on a few pages, people peeking out of their window.)  The mischievous gorilla is completely lovable and loved, as you may note in the photo on the bedside table.

(Peggy’s website has some cute activities to accompany another book of hers.  In reading the About the Author page and seeing her picture, I immediately decided I want to be friends with Peggy if ever possible.)

 

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Flora and the Flamingo

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Flora and the Flamingo (2013)
by Molly Idle

This wordless picture book comes from Molly Idle, a former DreamWorks animator, which makes complete sense, as it plays out exactly like a Pixar short.

Decked out in her bathing cap, pink swimsuit, and flippers, Flora begins to imitate an uninterested flamingo.  The flamingo does its best to ignore and dissuade young Flora’s playful antics, until Flora takes a sudden spill.  Flamingo takes pity and soon the fast friends indulge in a whimsical ballet together that ends with a splash.

This lift-the-flap picture book is pure fun and delight.  Flora and the Flamingo is only the first of a series of Flora books.