Making Inferences can be challenging for students. However, wordless picture books are the perfect way to introduce the skill in a way that is easily accessible to students. These 10 wordless picture books are ideal for students to begin making inferences. You may also want to check out my teaching tips for using wordless picture books.
After students master making inferences in wordless picture books, you’ll want to introduce more complex texts. These 10 Picture Books for Teaching Inferences will allow you to teach students how to read between the lines of the text while making inferences.
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Tuesday
Tuesday by David Wiesner is one of the most well-known and loved wordless picture books. One magical Tuesday evening all of the frogs mysteriously begin floating. Young readers will love this imaginative tale! Be sure to check out all of the other wordless picture books by David Wiesner: Flotsam, Mr. Wuffles, Sector 7, Free Fall, and I Got It.
Chalk
Students’ imaginations will be sparked in Chalk by Bill Thomson. Three children find a bag of chalk at the playground and the most magical adventures occur. After reading, students can write their own chalk adventures!
Field Trip to the Moon
A class is taking a field trip, but it’s not just any field trip – they are going to the moon! As you can imagine Field Trip to the Moon by John Hare is full of surprises for readers. Students can compare and contrast this book with the other books in the Field Trip Adventures series: Field Trip to Volcano Island and Field Trip to the Ocean Deep.
Wolf in the Snow
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell tells the story of a little girl and a wolf pup who are both lost in the snow. It is a story of friendship and trust told with beautiful illustrations.
Pancakes for Breakfast
Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie DePaola tells one woman’s countless difficulties she encounters while trying to make pancakes. This story works well for retelling activities.
Journey
Journey by Aaron Becker takes readers on an extraordinary adventure. A young girl draws a magic door in her bedroom which transports her into an unknown world. She travels by boat, balloon, and flying carpet until she is captured by an emperor. You may also want to check out the other books in the trilogy: Quest and Return.
Fly!
Fly! by Mark Teague tells the hilarious story of a young bird who isn’t quite ready to learn how to fly. He’d much rather travel by hot air balloon, hang glider, or even a superhero cape. Students will enjoy the creative alternatives the young bird comes up with!
Rosie’s Glasses
As she’s walking home from school, Rosie discovers special glasses that bring color to her monotone world. Rosie’s Glasses by Dave Whamond encourages readers to see the world from a different perspective and see the beauty all around us.
I Walk with Vanessa
I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoet is inspired by real events. This book tells the story of kindness as a young girl stands up against bullying and the larger impact that simple action has. You’ll also want to share the companion book I Forgive Alex with students.
Unspoken
Students will learn about the underground railroad through this wordless picture book. Unspoken by Henry Cole tells a story of bravery as a young farm girl finds a runaway slave. With courage and her heart guiding her, she chooses to help the stranger to freedom.
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