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Books Without Words


Cover art for THE HERO OF LITTLE STREET
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 27, 2012
by Gregory Rogers, illustrated by Gregory Rogers

"All's well that ends well, as this frolic does, with a sublime comeuppance for all the bullies, then and now. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Rogers' Boy (from The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard, 2004, and A Midsummer Knight, 2007) returns for another wordless metafictive adventure, this one centering on Dutch painting. Read full book review >
Cover art for RED SLED
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
by Lita Judge, illustrated by Lita Judge

"Pure genius. (Picture book. 2-7)"
Judge's latest may be virtually wordless, but it packs a powerful visual punch that will stick with readers long after the final page is turned. Read full book review >
Cover art for A BALL FOR DAISY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 10, 2011
by Chris Raschka, illustrated by Chris Raschka

"Rarely, perhaps never, has so steep an emotional arc been drawn with such utter, winning simplicity. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A little dog and her big ball map an inner life rich in heights of joy and depths of sorrow. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SECRET BOX
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Barbara Lehman, illustrated by Barbara Lehman

"Wonderful! (Picture book. 4-8)"
Once again, Caldecott Honoree Lehman (The Red Book, 2004) presents surprising visuals that playfully and mysteriously connect children across space and time. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHADOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
by Suzy Lee, illustrated by Suzy Lee

"One hopes, however, she will explore new emotional and narrative ground in her next book. (Picture book. 4-8)"
An ingenious girl plays with shadows in the attic. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SHADOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2010
by Donna Diamond, illustrated by Donna Diamond

"Powerful, but select audience carefully. (Picture book. 5-7)"
Alone at dusk, a girl wordlessly tackles a demon. Read full book review >