Hamburg-ABC

Buddel, Franzbrötchen, and Peterwagen - in this picture book, friendly animals introduce many things that can only be found in Hamburg or that at least have names here that are unique to Hamburg. The special twist: The animals appear in alphabetical order, each presenting a Hamburg item or showing themselves at a location in the city that starts with the same letter as their name - the monkey sails across the Alster, the badger visits the cathedral, and the elephant relaxes at the Elbe beach. The fact that the animal and the Hamburg item sometimes even rhyme will delight not only the young viewers but also the readers. The equally charming and clear illustrations in this book are by Danish illustrator Karin Lindeskov Andersen. Those who look closely will be rewarded with amusing maritime details alongside the main Hamburg attractions.