Journey

Why It's On Our Shelf

There are no words in this book, just stunning illustrations of a girl who draws a door with a red crayon and steps into a magical world. The wordless format means every reader creates their own story based on the visuals. The illustrations by Aaron Becker are breathtaking - intricate cityscapes, flying boats, purple forests. What makes this special is that it shows imagination as literally transportive - the girl escapes a boring, disconnected home life into a world of adventure and wonder. It's the first in a trilogy (Journey, Quest, Return), and all three are gorgeous. Kids can 'read' it themselves, adults can narrate, or families can look at it together and talk about what they see.