cover image Inside and Out: New York

Inside and Out: New York

Josh Cochran. Candlewick/Big Picture, $17.99 paper (16p) ISBN 978-0-7636-7520-2

This double-sided seek-and-find book can be read from left to right or unfolded into a single panoramic image that stretches six and a half feet long. Stylish digital illustrations feature New York City landmarks, people, and objects. On one side, the city’s sights are shown from an exterior perspective; flipping the chart reveals cutaway views of what’s going on inside museums, landmarks, and skyscrapers. Eighty images are hidden within the scenes, such as a woman in pink fur walking her pink poodle, the sign for Katz’s Deli, and a saxophone. In addition, Cochran offers abundant surprises that include scatterings of aliens, ninjas, monkeys, and hot dogs. A fun-filled marriage of form and function for young urban explorers. Ages 7–10. (Aug.)