Simple text and brilliantly colored cut-paper illustrations take children into a big top of circus excitement starring leaping lizards, marching snakes, whistling parrots, and the tumbling Zucchini Brothers.Share this classic picture book at home or at circle time.
4-8 Years
12.35" x 9.25" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Animals

Description

About the Book

Leaping lizards, marching snakes, a bear on the high wire, and others perform in a somewhat unusual circus.

Book Synopsis

Simple text and brilliantly colored cut-paper illustrations take children into a big top of circus excitement starring leaping lizards, marching snakes, whistling parrots, and the tumbling Zucchini Brothers.

Share this classic picture book at home or at circle time. Lois Ehlert, of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom fame, was a picture book genius.

"A tour de force. After some exuberant preliminaries, a colorful master of ceremonies welcomes readers to 'the greatest circus on earth.' They are then treated to a series of double spreads depicting an array of performers: Hugo, the world's biggest elephant; the Pretzel brothers; Samu the tiger; marching snakes and leaping lizards; the flying Zucchinis; a lion and his tamer--and of course, cotton candy, snow cones, and a lovable clown." (School Library Journal)

"Ehlert's characteristically vibrant colors and exhilarating style find even broader scope under the big top. Performed with panache, her junket gives new life to a favorite children's venue and is well worth the price of admission." (Publishers Weekly)

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Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 12.35 Inches (H) x 9.25 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.23 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Animals

Publisher: HarperCollins

Theme: Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.

Format: Hardcover

Author: Lois Ehlert

Language: English

Street Date: March 30, 1992

TCIN: 91998593

UPC: 9780060202521

Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-0018

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.41 inches length x 9.25 inches width x 12.35 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.23 pounds

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Q&A (5)

Q: What themes are explored in this children's book?

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A: The book features themes related to animals, including lions, tigers, and elephants.
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Q: What type of illustrations does this book feature?

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A: The book showcases brilliantly colored cut-paper illustrations that enhance the circus theme.
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The book is written by Lois Ehlert, known for her creativity in children’s literature.
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