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Wordless Picture Books : 30 Days of Reading with my Kids

By Dianna Kennedy 1 Comment

It sounds crazy, but in our home library, we have a collection of wordless picture books.

This started a few years ago, when I asked my mother for a copy of Goodnight Gorilla for the kids. I’d noticed it on some ‘must read’ lists, and wanted to add it to our library.

Imagine my surprise when I opened the book, and found no words. I was disappointed, but shared it with the kids anyway.

I’m so glad I did.

It’s one of their very favorites, since it sparks their imagination. We giggle as the mischievous gorilla makes his way through the zoo. The children discuss what the animals might be thinking, and wonder what the zookeeper’s wife might have said at the end of the story.

wordless picture books

There are many benefits to wordless picture books:

  • Increases reading comprehension – with no words, your children have to rely on picture clues
  • Understanding story sequence – without words, the beginning, middle and end of a story is clearer
  • Increases vocabulary – your child will have to ‘search’ for the right word, instead of relying on the book
  • Promoting creativity – you and your child come up with the storyline

Our Favorite Wordless Picture Books

Goodnight Gorilla

Your children will love this story of a mischievous gorilla who escapes the zoo at bedtime.

Pancakes for Breakfast

It’s time for breakfast! We love this Tomie dePaola story about a little old lady who tries to make pancakes.

Have You Seen my Duckling?

A duckling is missing, and this anxious mother leads her brood around the pond as she searches.

Hug

Maeve LOVES this story of a sweet monkey who just wants a hug from his friends.

Good Dog, Carl

The big kids giggle at this story of Carl the Rottweiler who becomes a babysitter.

Dinosaur!

Your kids may not look at dinosaur bath toys the same, after this tale about them coming to life. My boys love this one!

Have you ever used wordless picture books in your house? What did you think?

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Filed Under: Family Life, The Homeschooling Life Tagged With: #30DayMom, Family Life, homeschooling, Reading with my kids, wordless picture books

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