Name: Sidewalk Circus
ISBN: 9780763627959

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

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A wordless picture book turns close looking into an invitation to imagine.

Come here for

Circus spectacle hidden in plain sight
Visual play that rewards a closer look

Expect

A wordless reading experience
Imagination reshaping what you see

Book Details

Authors: Paul Fleischman
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: May 8, 2007
Format: Paperback
Theme: Circus Stories · Folktale Retellings
Reading lane: Circus Stories

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Publisher Categories

Circus Stories
Magic & Fantasy
Imagination & Play

About This Book

This delightful book will fascinate children and help them to see their world with new eyes. — School Library Journal (starred review) Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of tightrope walkers, strong men, sword swallowers, and clowns. The Garibaldi Circus is coming soon, but for those with clear eyes, the performers may already be in the ring. So get ready to sharpen your vision and look very closely — a show like you’ve n...

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This delightful book will fascinate children and help them to see their world with new eyes. — School Library Journal (starred review) Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of tightrope walkers, strong men, sword swallowers, and clowns. The Garibaldi Circus is coming soon, but for those with clear eyes, the performers may already be in the ring. So get ready to sharpen your vision and look very closely — a show like you’ve never seen is about to begin! The creators of Weslandia are back in the spotlight with a spectacular, wordless picture book that shows the transformative power of imagination.