Digging for Words

Digging for Words by Angela Burke Kunkel and illustrated by Paula Escobar is a book based on the story of Jose Alberto Gutierrez.  He was a garbage collector in Bogota, Columbia, and began taking the books others had discarded and taking them home so he could share the love of reading with others.  This inspirational story is a good example of a man who decided to help others even though he didn't have much.  It is available in Spanish as well.

One Little Bag

One Little Bag by Henry Cole is a book for all ages.  This book without words tells the story of one paper bag as well as a boy's life.  I have added it to my list of wordless picture books to use with my students for speaking or writing practice.  It is also a good book on the topic of conservation.