Wonderfully wordless : the 500 most recommended graphic novels and picture books / William Patrick Martin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, William P. (William Patrick), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Picture books for children--Bibliography.

Picture books for children.

Picture books--Bibliography.

Picture books.

Graphic novels--Bibliography.

Graphic novels.

Best books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (335 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Wonderfully Wordless: The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books is the first comprehensive best book guide to wordless picture books (and nearly wordless picture books). It is an indispensable resource for parents and teachers who love graphic storytelling or who recognize the value of these exceptional books in working with different types of students, particularly preschool, English as a Second Language (ESL), and special needs, and creative writers. Every age group will benefit from Wonderfully Wordless, from babies and toddlers encountering their first books, to elementary

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; CHAPTER 1. Classic Titles; CHAPTER 2. For and about Babies; CHAPTER 3. Concepts Galore; CHAPTER 4. Numbers and Letters; CHAPTER 5. Best at Bedtime; CHAPTER 6. Animals Aplenty; CHAPTER 7. Christmas Cheer; CHAPTER 8. Character Values; CHAPTER 9. Fabulous Friendships; CHAPTER 10. Comedy Capers; CHAPTER 11. Acts of Kindness; CHAPTER 12. Lost and Found; CHAPTER 13. Gala Gatherings; CHAPTER 14. Pet Mischief; CHAPTER 15. Aquatic Adventures; CHAPTER 16. Wonders of Nature; CHAPTER 17. Rural Rewards; CHAPTER 18. Creative Journeys; CHAPTER 19. Dreamy Departures

CHAPTER 20. Fashionable FavoritesCHAPTER 21. Fascinating Fantasies; CHAPTER 22. Marvelous Mysteries; CHAPTER 23. Pictorial Perspectives; CHAPTER 24. Difficult Challenges; CHAPTER 25. Edifying Exploits; CHAPTER 26. Leaps of Imagination; CHAPTER 27. Weird Encounters; CHAPTER 28. Social and Environmental Awareness; CHAPTER 29. Graphic Novels for Children; CHAPTER 30. Graphic Novels for Teens; CHAPTER 31. Woodcut Novels; CHAPTER 32. Special Interests; CHAPTER 33. 24 Wordless Book Artists You Should Know; Appendix 1. THE 500 MOST RECOMMENDED BOOKS BY OVERALL RANK

Appendix 2. THE 500 MOST RECOMMENDED BOOKS BY CHAPTERBibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4422-5478-5