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Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognisable things—a jack-o'-lantern, a black cat, a ghost in the window—while older kids can follow the star characters through all kinds of bustling Halloween scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter and to craft their own stories. First, they're introduced to a unique cast of characters who are hidden in plain sight on the pages that follow. As children seek them out, each character's storyline unfolds, but it's up to kids to interpret the scenes and create stories they think fit. 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