Classic titles -- For and about babies -- Concepts galore -- Numbers and letters -- Best at bedtime -- Animals aplenty -- Christmas cheer -- Character values -- Fabulous friendships -- Comedy capers -- Acts of kindness -- Lost and found -- Gala gatherings -- Pet mischief -- Aquatic adventures -- Wonders of nature -- Rural rewards -- Creative journeys -- Dreamy departures -- Fashionable favorites -- Fascinating fantasies -- Marvelous mysteries -- Pictorial perspectives -- Difficult challenges -- Edifying exploits -- Leaps of imagination -- Weird encounters -- Social and environmental awareness -- Graphic novels for children -- Graphic novels for teens -- Woodcut novels -- Special interests -- 24 wordless book artists you should know -- Appendix 1. The 500 most recommended books by overall rank -- Appendix 2. The 500 most recommended books by chapter.
Summary:
Wonderfully Wordless: The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books is the first comprehensive best book guide to wordless picture books (and nearly wordless picture books). It is an indispensable resource for parents and teachers who love graphic storytelling or who recognize the value of these exceptional books in working with different types of students, particularly preschool, English as a Second Language (ESL), and special needs, and creative writers. Every age group will benefit from Wonderfully Wordless, from babies and toddlers encountering their first books, to elementary age children captivated by the popular fantasy and adventure themes, to teenagers attracted to graphic novels because of their more intense content and comic book format. Even adults who are not yet readers will benefit from this uniquely authoritative resource because it will provide a bridge to literacy and give them books that they can immediately share with their children. --Publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.