Our Favorite Wordless Picture Books

Here is a list of a few of the best wordless picture books Hailey has found. Don’t see one you love listed here? Let us know and we’ll add it! Wordless picture books are a great way to encourage storytelling and verbal narratives, and is an opportunity for both you and your kids to get creative with your own words for the story. You can also discuss the images you see and wonder at the beauty of the books together. Don’t forget to check out our book of the month resources while you’re here!

Enjoy!

Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathman

An adorable book about a gorilla and his adventures around the zoo after hours. Have fun seeing what this silly gorilla is up to next!

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Journey by Aaron Becker

Follow one child’s journey of imagination and bravery. The illustrations are gorgeous and it is a joy to explore!

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Spot, the Cat by Henry Cole

This book is a joy to look at! The detail included in each black and white image is incredible. Can you spot the cat?

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Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day

This book is a classic! Accompany Carl and the baby in their adventures around the house.

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The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

This book is styled as a series of small images on most pages, and it is a great opportunity to talk about the details of the story. Enjoy it!

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Stormy by Guojing

I love this book! This has to be one of my favorite wordless books of all time. Gorgeous illustrations and a beautiful story.

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Hike by Pete Oswald

We love nature walks here at Reach Speech Therapy. What a perfect book to accompany your next adventure. Read this book, explore the world inside, and then get outside and see what adventures await near you!

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The Fisherman and the Whale by Jessica Lanan

This book is full of dramatic, larger than life pictures that encourage the reader to really interact with the book. It is a fun read, and I hope it captivates you and your family as much as it did me.

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Penguin Sets Sail by Jessica Linn Evans

Simply adorable! This little penguin doesn’t want to eat fish like the other penguins, he wants to go sailing. Journey with him as he makes new friends and explores new places.

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Noah’s Ark by Peter Spier

A fun look inside with Noah, his family, and the animals as they weather the storm inside the Ark. This familiar story will help you find the words to say as you read along with Peter Spier’s illustrations!

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Bee & Me by Alison Jay

I love the look of the town and all of the beautiful background and greenery in this book. An imaginative tale encouraging us to be kind to bees!

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