Lewis Clowns Around - by Lynne Rickards (Paperback)

About the Book

A puffin's dreams come true when he joins the circus in this hilarious rhyming picture book

Book Synopsis

Poor Lewis hates being a puffin. His brother Harris is great at catching fish, flying and doing puffin things, but Lewis just doesn't fit in. He longs for a different life, far away from the crashing waves and tall cliffs of the Firth of Forth. But what else can a puffin do?

Then, 'Eureka!' Lewis finds the answer, and heads off to the circus to become a clown. He meets many incredible creatures: Carla Koala, Zorro the Highwire Cat, the Flying Blue Monkeys and Daredevil Pat. But when his act goes terribly wrong, can Lewis overcome his fears, find some confidence and save the day?

A charming and hilarious rhyming picture book about a young misfit puffin who learns that it's okay to be different. The story is brought to life with colorful, characterful illustrations by Gabby Grant.

Review Quotes

'A heartwarming story of finding one's place in life. The rhyming text and colourful illustrations make this a very appealing book for young readers.'
- The Scotsman

'Fantastic rhyming text that really draws children into the story.'
- Creative Steps

'The story is told with a swinging rhythm and rhymes ... The illustrations are colourful and fun...'
- Angela Lepper, School Librarian

About the Author

Lynne Rickards was born in Canada and now lives in Scotland with her husband and two children. She grew up reading Dr Seuss books and as a result she loves writing in rhyme. Her picture book Pink! was nominated for a Royal Mail Book Award. Lewis Clowns Around is her seventh picture book, and it holds a special place in her heart as the first story she ever wrote for her children. Gabby Grant studied illustration at Westminster University, London. She combines illustration with graphic design and prop-making for TV and film, and has worked on programmes ranging from Newsnight to Harry Hill's TV Burp. She is the illustrator of another Picture Kelpie, The Big Bottom Hunt by Lari Don.