The Other Side

The Other Side by Istvan Banyai 2005

The visual journey taken in this wordless book is stunning. We discover a unique perspective in very familiar scenes by seeing what is behind, above, or underneath what we see. The plotline is not linked on every page, but there are recurring subjects, colors and themes. Those who are willing to look hard, and study the images, will have their thoughts stretched and challenged to see the world through new eyes.

Appropriate for ages 5-10

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Frog Goes to Dinner

Frog Goes to Dinner by Mercer Mayer 1974

This story follows on the heels of Mayer's wonderfully popular title A Boy, A Dog, and a Frog. A young boy is accompanied to dinner (unbeknownst to him) by his trouble-making pet frog. The expression of the frog, and the dismayed diners, as he makes his presence known at the restaurant, is hilarious. The completely wordless format invites a child's imagination to hop, skip, and jump.

Appropriate for ages 4-8

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Where Is the Cake?

Where Is the Cake? by The Tjong-Khing 2007

A suspenseful story told completely without words. A pleasant day is spoiled when Mr. and Mrs. Dog's cake is stolen. They take off in hot pursuit. A huge cast of characters is wordlessly introduced, and the challenge to find them on each page begins. The illustrations provide an abundance of lead-ins at every turn, making the storyline change constantly. The clues presented will have kids turning pages back and forth to figure out who has the cake.

The maze like illustrations of Tjong-Khing are riveting, and will cause this book to be picked up over and over, even after the cake grabbing culprit is revealed.

Appropriate for ages 4-8