Picture book of the week: In the Town All Year 'Round by Rotraut Susanne Berner
A nod to Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town. This picture book, originally published in German in four volumes, is divided into four seasons, with eight picture spreads for each season. The first spread shows characters and gives the reader hints as to what to watch for. The other spreads are wordless, except for a few street signs. Buildings are shown in cut-away, revealing the goings-on inside. The high level of detail is reminiscent of the Where's Waldo books by Martin Handford. But the recognizable characters and continuity from season to season allows the reader to observe the passage of time, and the changes in scenery move the plot forward. There is even a budding romance between two characters, culminating in a visit to the travel agent for honeymoon plans. This is a great book to read with someone else next to you, so you can point out the "aha!" moments to each other.
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