EPL Great Stuff Recommends: The Power of Silent Picture Books

Mirror

by Baker, Jeannie

Book - 2010

This book presents two stories–one on each side of the page. The families in each story live in very different circumstances, but as the pictures show, some things connect them. A beautiful book that provides a unique "reading" experience! This book presents two stories–one on each side of the page. The families in each story live in very different circumstances, but as the pictures show, some things connect them. A beautiful book that provides a unique "reading" experience! Show less

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The Arrival

by Tan, Shaun

Graphic Novel - 2006

This teen graphic novel is captivating and oddly charming. Pay careful attention to each detailed picture, and an interesting story begins to emerge. If you've ever found yourself in unfamiliar surroundings, this book might just strike a chord! This teen graphic novel is captivating and oddly charming. Pay careful attention to each detailed picture, and an interesting story begins to emerge. If you've ever found yourself in unfamiliar surroundings, this book might just strike a chord! Show less

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Hocus Pocus

by Desrosiers, Sylvie

Book - 2011

This hilarious story is almost like a classic cartoon show in book form. The sneaky antics of the magician's rabbit will have you laughing out loud! This hilarious story is almost like a classic cartoon show in book form. The sneaky antics of the magician's rabbit will have you laughing out loud! Show less

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The Snowman

by Briggs, Raymond

Book - 1978

This is a classic! The touching story, of a boy and his snowman, comes to life and needs no words to stir the emotions. Grab a tissue for the ending! The beautiful film version is also available for streaming on Hoopla. This is a classic! The touching story, of a boy and his snowman, comes to life and needs no words to stir the emotions. Grab a tissue for the ending! The beautiful film version is also available for streaming on Hoopla. Show less

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Bang

by Timmers, Leo

Book - 2013

This picture book is an absolute delight. It's the very definition of a, "gong show." A multi-car pileup results in hilarious hijinks–all told through magnificent pictures! This picture book is an absolute delight. It's the very definition of a, "gong show." A multi-car pileup results in hilarious hijinks–all told through magnificent pictures! Show less

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Il palloncino rosso

by Mari, Iela

Book - 2004

You don't need to speak Italian to understand this book. There are no words, just black and white drawings with one featured colour–red. That's all it needs, too. A great book for children to describe what they are seeing in the pictures! You don't need to speak Italian to understand this book. There are no words, just black and white drawings with one featured colour–red. That's all it needs, too. A great book for children to describe what they are seeing in the pictures! Show less

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Ben's Big Dig

by Wakeman, Daniel

Book - 2005

Whimsical. Creative. Bizarre. Just some of the adjectives that describe this incredible wordless picture book. Each page is a delightful surprise. Make sure to check out Ben's Bunny Trouble if you enjoy this book! Whimsical. Creative. Bizarre. Just some of the adjectives that describe this incredible wordless picture book. Each page is a delightful surprise. Make sure to check out Ben's Bunny Trouble if you enjoy this book! Show less

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The Umbrella

by Schubert, Ingrid

Book - 2011

In this colourful picture book, a dog finds an umbrella that flies him all around the world. Children (and even adults) will love looking at the pictures of different animals and landscapes on this great planet! In this colourful picture book, a dog finds an umbrella that flies him all around the world. Children (and even adults) will love looking at the pictures of different animals and landscapes on this great planet! Show less

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