The Flying Circus - by Patrizia Levi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Included in CBC's October Hot Off the Press reading list!

"A magical circus becomes a vehicle for a thoughtful message of conservation in this dreamy picture book. In a village 'with too many worries and too few trees, ' feathers float down from the sky--invitations to the legendary Flying Circus. As the audience gathers, they are treated to a show of sprouting forests, crashing waves, breaching whales, and juggling bears before being sent on their way with two souvenirs: a seed and a reminder to protect all the wonders Earth has to offer." - Foreword

On an ordinary day in a sleepy village, the most extraordinary invitations fall from the sky. The flying circus is coming! There's an invitation for everyone, even the little ones. When the people gather at the appointed time, a flying circus tent descends, and the spectacle begins. Join the villagers as they experience a magical show filled with laughter, awe, and a lesson they'll never forget.

In this enchanting picture book, children are treated to a mesmerizing tale where poetic language weaves a mystic and beautiful circus experience. Through various acts performed by the circus, the villagers find themselves deeply connected to nature and its inhabitants. Each performance serves as a reminder of the beauty, wonder, and fragility of life on Earth.

Recipient of the prestigious Silver Medal at the 2022 Key Colors Competition Worldwide, The Flying Circusinspires young minds to cherish and protect the wonders of the natural world.

An enchanting picture book with an essential message from nature. For children ages 7 years and up.

About the Author

Born in 1964 in Caluso, Piedmont (Italy) where Patricia Levi lives and works. After graduating from the Vittorio Veneto Art School in Turin, she specialized in fabric design at the Marangoni Clothing Institute in Milan. A two-year experience in an architecture studio and then dedicating himself to the design of fabrics for Guarmosa Print and Cica Ross which later became V.A.G.T. (women's knitwear sector) also creating designs for: Krizia men (U.S.A. collection), Christian La Croix (Paris), Piero Panchetti, Gruppo Finanziario Tessile, Magic, Clorinda, and others, as well as participating in "Pitti Immagine".

Hi, I'm Laura Barella. I'm an italian illustrator. I live and work in a house with a tree garden, a cat and a hammock. I love to spend a sunny afternoon on a rowing boat on the nearby lakes and playing early music with my husband. After completing my Diploma at Artistic High School and illustration courses at the European Institute of Design, I started as a naturalistic illustrator, my first passion. Then I encountered the poetry, the creativity, and expressive freedom of the children's picture books and that changed all my work.