With the recent closing of The Ringling Brothers, it seems that the circus has become part of a bygone era. The big striped tent, the glitzy costumes, and the animals themselves—these are what circus-goers remember. Here are five picture books that celebrate not only the glitz and magic, but also the workers and lifestyle behind […]
“The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own, but they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard. With buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early nineteenth century, Chris Van Dusen presents a hugely entertaining tale about the bonds of community?—?and a hidden-pictures spread for eagle-eyed readers of all ages.
“The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own, but they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard. With buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early nineteenth century, Chris Van Dusen presents a hugely entertaining tale about the bonds of community?—?and a hidden-pictures spread for eagle-eyed readers of all ages.
The Circus Ship
The Circus Ship
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ISBN-13: | 9780763661908 |
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Publisher: | Candlewick Press |
Publication date: | 11/15/2011 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Lexile: | AD600L (what's this?) |
File size: | 39 MB |
Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
Age Range: | 4 - 8 Years |