A large cast of characters have a series of miniadventures through the seasons of the year in this almost wordless book featuring intricately de tailed scenes of various places all around their town. There’s a comfortably European feel to the book that invites children to “read” it again and again, following various characters in their activities throughout the year, noticing changes in the town with each season, making up stories to go along with the double-spread illustrations, or just enjoying the intricately detailed scenes in this oversized book. 2009 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. ca

Originally published in four volumes as WinterWimmelbuch, FrühlingsWimmelbuch, SommerWimmelbuch, and HerbstWimmelbuch in Ger man by Gerstenberg Verlag Germany, in 2003, 2004, 2005. Translated by Neeltje Konings & Nick Elliot.

Big, colorful illustrations and minimal text set the stage for a delightful cast of characters as they go about their day-to-day adventures in one little town throughout the year. Playing, chasing pets, running errands, going to work: following what happens and looking for the many small surprises in the pictures will absorb and amuse children and parents alike.