Window

Window is a visually powerful, wordless picture book that celebrates the evolution of urban life while echoing themes of growth, change and reclamation. A baby and their mother look out through a window at an expansive wild landscape. As the child ages, each double-page spread shows the same framed window observing transformations-from broad forest to solitary house, to village, then city. Elaborate collage artwork constructs detailed narratives within the scenes, embedding words, textures and layers to guide interpretation. The absence of text encourages readers to engage with meaning through visual clues, fostering discussion and critical thinking. With its concept of perspective-both literal and metaphorical-Window offers ideal material for exploring visual narrative, environmental impact, urban planning, and personal growth.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances visual literacy and interpretation through wordless storytelling.
• Builds observation and inference skills.
• Encourages understanding of environmental and urban change over time.
• Stimulates vocabulary development via visual text immersion.

Classroom Ideas:

• Ask students to narrate the sequence of changes from window to city.
• Recreate collage scenes to explore layering and storytelling with visuals.
• Compare initial and final environments: discuss changes in wildlife, buildings, colours.
• Use as a prompt: imagine the next scene-what comes after the city?

Information:

• Ages: 5+ years
• Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
• Dimensions: 250 mm (H) x 300 mm (W) approx.