A book that is filled with different worlds and many new friends all without saying a single word is how I would describe Rainstorm by Barbara Lehman. This is a great book that tells about a little boy who is all alone on a rainy night and ends up finding a whole new world because of it.
The story begins with a little boy who is playing with his ball and when chases it and ends up finding a secret key underneath the chair. He tries to open anything that he possibly could in the house but finds that a chest is the special thing. Inside the chest is a ladder and the little boy follows it. He finds a new world that has many new people. He makes sure that he gets home by supper time but he doesn't ever hesitate to go back whenever he can.
This is a good book for preschool to second graders to look at. While looking at it they can take their imaginations away to any place that they wish. There is a great story to it even though there is no reading to go along with it and the pictures are great too.
Danielle,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you wrote so highly about this book for two reasons; 1.) it is a picture book, and I am looking for wordless picture books, and 2.) you recommended it for younger grades, which would help me specifically with my practicum students. I think that the fact that you said this book tells a great adventure without the words would speak very highly with my kiddos. They get drawn into the books we read together, and this would be a great way to get their own interpretation of what they think is going on. I have yet to read a wordless book, but I think I am getting over that worry and would like to start with one of your recommendations to ease my fear =)