Return (Aaron Becker's Wordless Trilogy, 3)

This Aaron Becker series is by far my favorite to read to my 2.5 year old. She loves the storyline and the vivid art, but I also enjoy elaborating on the stories myself (there are obviously no words, just beautiful images). But my favorite aspect of these books is the stunning detail and secret "Easter eggs" that can be found. There are numerous small secrets in the book that may be lost on a child or even a careless adult. But if you are attentive, there is a whole world of subtle detail that can be found. Also, my daughter has now taken to "reading" the books herself. She'll flip through the pages and explain back to me what is happening. I wish I had 20 more books just like this one to read to my kids.

My kiddos absolutely love this series. We actually bought Return first, based on rave reviews, without knowing there were two prequels. While it is much more fulfilling as the third in a trilogy, my 4 year old enjoyed it and my 3 year old son loved it so much I had to make him a costume so he could be the king (he was especially intrigued by the "bandoleer" for crayons). The illustrations as compelling, beautiful, and they tell the entire story, as there is no text in this entire book. We LOVE it. I can't imagine anyone not liking this book, child or adult.

As the often absent working parent, my favorite part of the day is reading bedtime stories. Without giving away the plot, I have to admit this one tugged at my heart. Mr. Becker’s illustrations have grown more nuanced and even more ready to transport us away. I’ve caught my kiddo simply studying the illustrations in the same manner as she does her David Macaulay books – but this time for context and clues to a larger thematic story. Don’t miss this one, and enjoy discovering details unfold with each ‘reading.’ Our family enjoys telling the tale from the perspective of each character, letting them narrate what is happening each time we read the book. Full of drama, escapades, emotion, and side stories – you’ll find yourselves chatting about this book long after the cover is closed. We have a 3 read limit in a row at our house – otherwise we might not ever get to another book. By the way, plan to add a red ball or a red kite to your shopping list. (We already have a red bike from Journey/Quest). Ready your crayons to explore the amazing world of Mr. Becker’s imagination. Oh, to be his actual children – what a treat that would be.

This is the third book of a trilogy. I was give the second in the series and now own all three. These books are a treasure. They are wordless, but the pictures speak so plainly that the story flows effortlessly. I would urge everyone to buy these books for themselves and for their children. Every time I look at them again, I find something new. The artwork is just stunning and the story of the children and their magic crayons is most imaginative. The books are a wonderful addition to both adult's and children's libraries.

We LOVE the Aaron Becker series of Journey books. So much, that we have a set for ourselves, and have given sets as gifts. The artwork is beautiful and tells a comprehensive story without a single word. For children who are not yet reading, the books are a fantastic way to get them talking about parts of a story, learning about comprehension, and how a story can change a bit with each telling. For children who are readers, it can show them the power of art as a story and encourage them to explore detail. Each page includes surprise details with foreshadowing, character development, and expressive emotion. The series should be on every child's bookshelf.

This is such an excellent book/series for kids of all ages. The book has no words, so the reader must deduce the story from the gorgeous paintings. The older the child, the more they will get from the pictures. I love how this book/series requires them to think about what they're seeing, produce possible explanations, and think about what is coming next. This type of thinking process is applicable in all aspects of life, and this book makes it fun to practice!

The cover of this one is my favorite! If you're the kind of person that typically only reads a book once unless you're dying of boredom, you should buy this series. I've re-read it multiple times and it is always fascinating! This is also a fantastic break for kids that are struggling with reading or public speaking in school, because it gives them back control of the story and lets them tell it however they see it without the pressure of rules. I have to admit, I want this series to keep going in some capacity! If nothing else, I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by this author.

This is a fantastic book! It's a picture book, and it's so inventive and creative! I "read" it with my niece and she absolutely loved that she could understand the story without having to struggle as a new reader. There are two other books that go with it- Journey and Quest, and they are both marvelous as well! The illustrations are intricate and colorful, and I even went through the books on my own because I loved them so much! Highly recommend!!!

A Saga termina com sabedoria

Perfect. Love these stories. Btw you can watch them on YouTube with dramatic music. If you look it up on YouTube. And it shows you the pics on there. Of all the books

この物語が存在する意味、一作目二作目に比べておとなしい展開である理由。面白くないと仰った方は、一体どこを、何を読まれたのか。きちんと読み込まれたのか。最初から最後まで、一度読んで、それこそまたリターンして読み返して欲しい。コンセプトも物語の筋もとても明確で、分かりやすく、感動を呼ぶ。 いま、つまらない大人のあなた。子供があなたに背を向け、大人のつまらないあなたの世界よりもっと楽しい世界がこの世にあるの私はその素晴らしい世界に行くのあなたとは違うの、と手を振り払われた時。もう一度、あの時、自分はつまらない大人にはならないと信じて疑わなかった子供時代に入った物語が、きっとそこにはまだあるんです。そしてあなたはそこにリターンできる。子供時代では成し得なかった事をそこで成し遂げられるかもしれません。先ほどそっぽを向いていた子供は、自分の世界だと思っていた物語の世界を、つまらないと思っていた大人のあなたが切り開く姿を見て、子供自身の世界と、かつて子供だった大人のあなたの世界は繋がりうるんだ…と理解できるでしょう。いつだって、きっと誰だって、リターンできるんです。

È il terzo della trilogia... Ed è meraviglioso!!! Molto significativo, perché i grandi possono e devono partecipare alle avventure dei piccoli e per farlo non devono lasciarli troppo soli nel loro mondo fantastico, trascurandoli per il troppo lavoro.

Beautiful final instalment. My kids go back to these books all the time. I definitely recommend it!