Synopses & Reviews
The circus is in town! Come join in the fun as Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier creates a circus like no other, in this exuberant celebration of the wonders of the big top.
Synopsis
Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top Full of thrilling and unbelievable sights, this book gives young readers a front row seat to see how a circus runs - from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze, or step into the cage and tame a roaring lion Full of the one-of-a-kind thrills and showbiz excitement that only the circus can create, this book is a guaranteed ticket to fun and adventure
Synopsis
Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top The circus is coming to town Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs--from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze and see how performers from all over the world come together to put on a show. With showbiz excitement that only the circus can create--and Peter Spier's signature humorous details waiting to be discovered on every page--this book is a guaranteed ticket to fun and adventure.
"A treat "--Kirkus
"This premier illustrator offers a glorious new treat. . . . Children will undoubtedly want to pore over it."--School Library Journal
Synopsis
Caldecott-winning illustrator Peter Spier presents clowns, jugglers, acrobats, elephants, dogs--and even a hippopotamus--that appear under the big top. Full color.