I enjoy surprises in books -- especially when they are well written and cleverly uncovered. I especially enjoy them in picture books - perhaps my most favorite book format.
In my review of the book below (which I also posted on Goodreads), you will learn of some of the surprises, but not in a way that will lessen your enjoyment when you read this book for yourself.
The story begins right on the title page, so don't miss it! And be sure to read the author's note at the back of the book!
Van, Muon. In a village by the sea. Illus. by April Chu. Berkeley, CA: Creston Books, 2015. Print.
A fisherman sails off, leaving his village in pursuit of a day's catch. But with each page turn, the narrator carries the story deeper, revealing the home he leaves behind, a wife and child waiting for his return. The family dog leads readers to a grasshopper hidden in the walls, painting a sea scape eventually circling back to the fisherman. In this layer-upon-layer narrative told in sparse text and rich illustrations, Van and Chu present a story of family and home, and the longing for both.
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