In a strange land where people must buy and swallow the words they wish to speak, Phileas hopes to communicate his love to Cybele using the small vocabulary he has been able to afford.

Lucas is delighted to receive a penguin for his birthday but Pinguino will not answer or respond to him in any way, no matter what Lucas does, until, at last, they discover the language of friendship.

In this picture book a string of birds on a telephone wire plays a game of telephone, with the usual mixed up results.

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.

A school trip to the science museum inspires a curious girl to make a connection with a shy, silent boy in her class.

The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest.

"When Sophie's new sister won't stop crying, only two-year-old Sophie can communicate with her, even if she isn't using her words as her parents want her to"-- Provided by publisher.

Simple text and color photographs explore the meanings of different actions, expressions, words, and sounds, from a kiss and a clap to a wave and a yawn.

"Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship...