Synopses & Reviews
Dad demonstrates that it's never too late to shine in the spotlight in this quirky book about following your dreams."The circus is in town!" Dad roared.
"And we're all going to see it!"
Audrey and Zach are still half-asleep and can't help stifling yawns when Dad bursts in with his announcement. Dad is so excited, he starts practicing daring stunts before they even leave for the show. Under the big top, Dad's enthusiasm is downright embarrassing, and Audrey and Zach suspect it has something to do with the generation gap. But even they could never guess just how carried away their dad is going to get! With striking graphic artwork by one of Israel's top illustrators and comic-book artists splendidly showcased in a double gatefold spread an acclaimed Israeli author brings his talents to the world of picture books for the first time.
Synopsis
With striking graphic artwork by one of Israel's top illustrators, an acclaimed Israeli author brings his talents to the world of picture books for the first time with this story of a father who demonstrates that it's never too late to shine in the spotlight. Full color.With striking graphic artwork by one of Israel's top illustrators, an acclaimed Israeli author brings his talents to the world of picture books for the first time with this story of a father who demonstrates that it's never too late to shine in the spotlight. Full color.
Synopsis
Dad demonstrates that it's never too late to shine in the spotlight in this quirky book about following your dreams.
The circus is in town! Dad roared.
And we're all going to see it!
Audrey and Zach are still half-asleep -- and can't help stifling yawns -- when Dad bursts in with his announcement. Dad is so excited, he starts practicing daring stunts before they even leave for the show. Under the big top, Dad's enthusiasm is downright embarrassing, and Audrey and Zach suspect it has something to do with the generation gap. But even they could never guess just how carried away their dad is going to get! With striking graphic artwork by one of Israel's top illustrators and comic-book artists -- splendidly showcased in a double gatefold spread -- an acclaimed Israeli author brings his talents to the world of picture books for the first time.
About the Author
Etgar Keret's books have been translated into fifteen languages. In 1998, his short stories were incorporated into the literature curriculum for Israeli high school students. He lectures at Tel Aviv University Film School. Of DAD RUNS AWAY WITH THE CIRCUS, his first book for children, he says, "It's about how grownups have dreams, too, and about how life can become a circus if you just let it." Etgar Keret lives in Tel Aviv.
Rutu Modan is a two-time winner of Israel's prestigious Ben-Yitzhak Award for children's book illustration, and she shares the author's sentiments about grownups following their dreams. She is one of Israel's leading illustrators and comic-book artists. She lives in Tel Aviv with her family.