Across Town Author:Sara Grade 2-- This wordless book makes sophisticated use of torn and cut paper and negative (pale on dark) images. And the story it suggests sounds upbeat: a man walking alone meets a cat, pets it, gets an affectionate response, and walks on carrying the cat like a child, its head on his shoulder. Nevertheless, there is a somewhat sinister air to th... more »e whole production. Neither man nor cat has a face, only a hint of eyes and nose. Sloping hat brim and pulled-up collar on the man's tan coat speak of spy, detective, tramp--a loner. And there are no other living things in the stark, minimalist urban landscape. Against the black night, the bright white cat is a cheerful note.« less