Over The Shop by JonArno Lawson, Qin Leng

$27.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

In a beautifully detailed wordless picture book, a tumbledown building becomes home sweet home for a found family. A lonely little girl and her grandparent need to fill the run-down apartment in their building. But taking over the rooms above their shop will mean major renovations for the new occupants, and none of the potential renters can envision the possibilities of the space – until one special couple shows up. With their ingenuity, the little girl's big heart, and heaps of hard work, the desperate fixer-upper begins to change in lovely and surprising ways. In this bustling wordless picture book, JonArno Lawson's touching story and Qin Leng's gentle illustrations capture all angles of the building's transformation, as well as the evolving perspectives of the girl and her grandparent. A wordless picture book that celebrates the power of community, the joys of new friends and the magic that happens when you open your heart, and fill your home with love and joy. ...Show more

My Busy Day (My Big Wimmelbook) by Caryad

$22.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

Welcome to Wimmelworld--a land of few words, yet endless entertainment--for curious kids age 2 to 5 In these one-of-a-kind picture books, every page is bursting with life--and tons to discover Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things, while older kids can follow the star characters from page to page, telling their stories along the way. How? Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. First, you're introduced to a unique cast of characters who are hidden in plain sight on the pages that follow. As you seek them out, each character's storyline unfolds, but it's up to kids to interpret the scenes and create stories they think fit. It's hours upon hours of fun--and an effortless introduction to literacy to boot. My Big Wimmelbook--My Busy Day invites readers to join a lively group of kids, families, friends, and workers as they go about their normal daily routines. From starting with a healthy breakfast to an exciting day at school, swinging in the park, and more, readers will have a blast recognizing their own daily lives reflected in the many activities packed into this single bustling day in Wimmeltown. -------------------- Wimmelbooks originated in Germany decades ago and have become a worldwide sensation with children (and adults ) everywhere. My Big Wimmelbooks is the first-ever Wimmelbook series to feature Wimmelbooks as Wimmelbooks in English. ...Show more

The Wanderer by Peter van den Ende

$29.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

The stunning wordless story of a brave little boat's voyage. A little boat sets out to sea and begins its voyage toward home. To get there it must travel across many strange, beautiful oceanscapes, full of fantastic creatures and deadly monsters, swept by terrifying storms and sailed by mysterious ship s. Can the Wanderer pick a path through all these perils to a safe harbour? This beautifully illustrated, wordless picture book is a gateway into a captivating marine fantasy world. ...Show more

The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer; Mariachiara Di Giorgio

$27.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

A spectacular, surreal and cinematic wordless picture book about the secret life of animals. Far from the city, but not quite in the countryside, lies a fairground. When night falls, and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens. Wild animals emerge from the trees, a brave raccoon pulls a lever, a nd the rollercoasters and rides explode back into bright, neon life. Now it's time for the woodland creatures to have some fun... ...Show more

Migrants by Issa Watanabe

$26.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

The migrants must leave the forest. Borders are crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones are lost. It takes such courage to reach the end. At last the journey is over and the migrants arrive. This is the new place. With forceful simplicity, Migrants narrates the journey of a group of animals leaving a leaf less forest. Borders must be crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones left behind. Watanabe takes extraordinary care to show the individuality and humanity of each migrant--through the detailed patterns on their clothing, their care of each other as they set up camp, the symbol of the blue ibis showing the connection between past and future, life and death. ...Show more

Ammamas Sari by SUBRAMANIAM, NIVEDITHA

$12.10 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

Houses Floating Home by Einar Turkowski

$24.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

Houses Floating By is both whimsical and mysterious. Take some time and go on a journey of discovery through a black-and-white pencil world that is more colorful than you might suspect. The illustrations engage through the logic of dream and association, encouraging the reader to create her own stories, while imagining various possibilities. Einar Turkowski grew up in a small town near Kiel, Germany. His first book, It was Dark and Eerily Quiet, received several international awards. All of his work is created using graphite pencils. ...Show more

The Flying Light by Yuanhao Yang

$24.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

Enter a mystical world where a man and his strange pet lizard attempt to lure luminous flying creatures to their town. Through innovative wordless storytelling and wonderfully detailed panel illustrations that invite children to use their imagination, this story will light up the lives of those in searc h of direction and allow each reader to interpret it according to their own unique vision of the world. ...Show more

Inside Outside by Anne-Margot Ramstein; Matthias Arégui

$27.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

From the creators of Before After comes another striking book of opposites, this time exploring the concepts of within and without with bright, bold graphics. Safe inside its shell, a baby bird prepares to brave the world. A spelunker descends into a wide and glittering cavern while fellow explorers cl uster around a crack in the earth. Fire-red ants march busily around their anthill, oblivious of a hungry anteater waiting above. Smart and stylish, this oversize art book takes a unique approach to the concept of inside and outside, offering clever and unexpected examples that will delight readers and spark conversations about context and perspective. Inside Outside is sure to find a place in collections, on coffee tables, in classrooms, and anywhere curious minds can be found. ...Show more

Kingdom by Jon McNaught

$27.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

Pool by Jihyeon Lee

$37.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

A New York Times Notable Book of the YearA NPR.org Best Book of the YearGold Medal Winner - Society of Illustrators' Original Art Show, 2015What happens when two shy children meet at a very crowded pool? Dive in to find out! Deceptively simple, this masterful book tells a story of quiet moments and surp rising encounters, and reminds us that friendship and imagination have no bounds. ...Show more

People by Blexbolex

$29.99 AUD

Category: Wordless Books

A fisherman and a fishmonger, a slave and a goddess, a princess and a werewolf... Real, mythical and imaginary people come together in this stunning picture book. Each figure is juxtaposed with another on the opposite page. These relationships are often funny and surprising; sometimes the connection is obvious, other times it takes a bit of thinking. ...Show more