Synopses & Reviews
Encouraging children to not judge by appearances, this story portrays a group of fleas who decide to start a circus. From Anuska on the trapeze to the Mighty Marusz—strongest flea in the world—this beautifully illustrated book follows clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and cannonball fleas as they perform death-defying stunts and amaze audiences from around the world.
Animando a los niños a no juzgar por las apariencias, esta historia presenta un grupo de pulgas que decide iniciar un circo. Desde Anuska en el trapecio hasta el poderoso Marusz—la pulga más fuerte del mundo—este libro bellamente ilustrado muestra payasos, acróbatas, malabaristas y pulgas que hacen de bala de cañón mientras realizan acrobacias que desafían a la muerte y sorprenden gente de todo el mundo.
Review
"Carretero's engaging story is fully supported through her detailed, humorous, and imaginative cartoons. Children will see that big talent can come from the smallest of figures; that size is no impediment to what they can do." Library Journal (June 23, 2011)
Synopsis
Some seemingly insignificant little fleas decide to change their lives and create a wonderful circus. Not judging by appearances, believing in yourself and developing the artist in all of us are just some of the messages of this charming story.
We all know fleas: small insects that live in our beloved dogs' soft and warm fur. Once, the most surprising thing happened. A group of fleas, tired of living hidden among fur and feathers, got together and decided to go in search of a new adventure.
Determined to turn their lives around, they created the wonderful, incredible, fabulous FLEA CIRCUS, the smallest circus in the world. As soon as it opened, the circus was completely filled and the show was a success. Fleas from all over the world came to see the great Flea Circus with their own eyes.
A wonderful story that encourages us to believe in ourselves and to overcome limitations.
Unas pulguitas aparentemente insignificantes deciden cambiar su vida y crear un maravilloso circo. Un cuento sobre la importancia de no juzgar seg n las apariencias, creer en uno mismo, y desarrollar ese artista que todos llevamos dentro.
Todos conocemos las pulgas: unos peque os insectos que habitan en el suave y caliente pelo de nuestros animales. Una vez, ocurri algo sorprendente. Un grupo de pulguitas, cansadas de vivir escondidas entre pelos y plumas, se agruparon y decidieron ir en busca de una nueva aventura.
Decididas a cambiar sus vidas de rumbo, crearon el maravilloso, incre ble, fantabuloso CIRCO DE PULGAS, el circo m s peque o del mundo. Nada m s abrir, el circo se llen al completo y el espect culo fue todo un xito. Pulgas de todo el mundo vinieron a ver con sus propios ojos el gran Circo de Pulgas.
Un cuento maravilloso que nos impulsa a creer en nosotros mismos y a vencer los l mites.
Synopsis
A group of fleas start a circus and amaze audiences around the world.
About the Author
Monica Carretero is an author and an award-winning illustrator. She has published numerous books, including "Candela: Mision Zeta" and "El gato con botas."