Wordless Books

Wordless Books are a great way to capture a story in a unique way! Check out this list generated by our Youth Services Librarians for the Scotch Plains Public Library's annual summer reading challenge.

Updated April 17, 2023
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Aquarium
Alonso, Cynthia
Ebook
A girl ventures to the water's edge, dreaming of a new friend. And, just like that, a beguiling red fish leaps into her life. But is friendship a sea these two can navigate together? From debut Argentinian author-illustrator Cynthia Alonso comes a wordless picture book about the timeless beauty of...
The tree and the river
Becker, Aaron
Paper Book

Like this book? Check out Becker's other wordless titles: Journey, Quest, and Return.

Spot, the cat
Cole, Henry
Paper Book
Simple and stunning images tell the story of a cat named Spot as he weaves his way in and out of a city in this wordless picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole. Through this gorgeous visual narrative, Henry Cole shows us a day in the life of a cat named...

Follow Spot in Spot & Dot.

Hello
Ikegami, Aiko
Paper Book
Some stories don't need words to make their meaning clear--and some friendships can transcend barriers. A wordless picture book shows that the power of friendship and communicating can span across the galaxies.
A day for sandcastles
Lawson, JonArno
Paper Book

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