Benni Bärenstark #5

The fifth volume of this beloved German-language series brings Benni Bärenstark face to face with the colorful world of the circus, as the cover — pencilled and inked by both Peyo and François Walthéry — shows young Benni perched impossibly atop a tall pole, cheerfully holding out a bouquet of flowers while a rotund, top-hatted ringmaster gestures grandly below. A crowd of onlookers, a uniformed circus attendant, and the painted wagon of Circus Bodoni fill out the lively street scene, setting a wonderfully festive tone. Written by Peyo and Gos with art by Walthéry, this 2014 Splitter Verlag edition promises the same warm charm and gentle humor that has made this series a treat for readers of all ages.