Otto und Alwins grosses Fest #[nn]

A delightful burst of cartoon chaos greets you on Jürgen Günther's cover, where a towering green furry creature looms over a scrambling cast of characters — a dapper bird in a top hat, a wide-eyed elderly man, a cheerful chicken, a cool dog in shades, and a scrappy little pup — all swirling around a magician's hat that seems to be the source of all the mischief. Günther's linework is full of energy and warmth, packing the bright blue cover with personality in every corner. Published in 2013 by Holzhof Verlag, this German-language all-ages adventure promises the kind of lively, good-humored fun that the title's "Grosses Fest" (big celebration) well and truly delivers.