Dr Robin Morrow and I have prepared a brief talk for IBBY Australia exploring wordless or Silent Books. This is being held to coincide with the Sydney display of 67 Silent Books from around the word. This event will be held at Lost in Books, Fairfield.
Here are links to the newer books I will discuss:
Here is a list of all books that were mentioned in this talk:
Sendak, Maurice Where the Wild things are. Random House
Hutchins, Pat Changes Changes. Simon and Schuster
Briggs, Raymond The Snowman. Penguin
Ormerod, Jan Sunshine (Out of Print)
Ormerod, Jan Moonlight (Out of Print)
Baker, Jeannie Window. Walker Books
Tan, Shaun The Arrival. Lothian
Baker, Jeannie Mirror. Walker Books
Lehman, Barbara The Red Book (and sequel Red Again) (Read more about Barbara Lehman)
Kerascoet I Walk with Vanessa. Random House USA
Wiesner, David Flotsam. Andersen Press Ltd
Prendergast, Kate Dog on a Train. Walker Books
Prendergast, Kate Dog on a Digger. Walker Books
Lawson, Jon Arno and Leng, Qin Over the Shop. Walker Books
Lawson, Jon Arno Footpath Flowers. Walker Books
Van den Ende, Peter The Wanderer. Pushkin Children's Books
Lam, Thao The Paper Boat. Owl Kids (Kirkus Star review)
Watanabe, Issa Migrants. Gecko Press (Teacher Notes)
Arbona, Marion Window. Kids Can Press (Kirkus Star review)
Oswald, Peter Hike. Walker Books (read more here)
Rogers, Gregory The Hero of Little Street (and sequels) Out of Print
Baker, Jeannie Belonging. Walker Books
Tregonning, Mel Small Things. Allen and Unwin
Stewart, Briony The Red Wheelbarrow. UQP
Further reading:
- Develop vocabulary and oral language development
- Foster observation and critical thinking skills
- Improve writing skills
- Build reading comprehension skills
- Enhance understanding of story elements (character, setting, plot, theme)
- Promote creativity and imagination
- Model the importance of high quality, detailed, and meaningful illustrations
- Serve as an inspiration for a child’s own art work
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