The Red Book

A wordless picture book from Barbara Lehman, The Red Book (2004–present) is a single-issue comic published by Houghton Mifflin that follows a young girl who discovers a mysterious red book, leading her on an imaginative journey of connection across distance. Created entirely by Lehman as both writer and artist, this wordless narrative uses charming, detailed illustrations to explore themes of friendship and discovery. Its quiet, universal storytelling earned it a Caldecott Honor, marking it as a standout example of how comics can communicate without words.