6 charming picture books for holiday gifts

Looking for the perfect gift for a little one? Try one of these picture books.

6. 'Unspoken,' illustrated by Henry Cole

"Unspoken" is wordless and deeply moving. In wonderfully detailed pencil drawings, former elementary school teacher Henry Cole tells the story of a young girl who – in the days of the underground railroad – discovers an escaped slave hiding on her parents’ farm. Without speaking, the girl helps the runaway – who finds a unique and touching way to say thank you.

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