Storytime is a multi-faceted adventure both for readers and audiences. Children's responses to books can range from silent awe to uproarious laughter, but whatever the reaction, we aim to make storytelling a living, breathing experience, rather than a passive one. One of the best ways to involve children in a book is to allow them to tell the story; some of the best books for creative storytelling are wordless books.

Popular wordless authors like Barbara Lehman and Alexandra Day leave the door open for individual interpretation by providing expressive illustrations that guide the reader, but it is up to the reader to fill in the narrative gaps. What does your child notice in the pictures? What is really happening in this scene? Try switching places with your child with these extraordinary tales. Sometimes it's most enjoyable to be on the receiving end of a great story.