Name: The Great Zapfino
ISBN: 9781534411548

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Brave Little Leap

A circus performer’s fear gives this picture book a warm, playful take on finding courage.

Come here for

Circus spectacle with a tender streak
A gentle story about facing fear

Expect

A picture-book reading experience
Encouragement without a lecture

Book Details

Authors: Mac Barnett
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: April 5, 2022
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Circus Stories · Self-Esteem & Resilience
Reading lane: Circus Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Action & Adventure
Funny Stories
Circus Stories

About This Book

From two bestselling and beloved creators comes a sweet and inspiring picture book about a runaway circus performer who learns to face his fears and follow his heart. When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for his incredible leap. But Zapfino is afraid of heights! He can’t take the pressure and flees, boards a plane, and runs away to start a new life. In the city, Zapfino starts work as an elevator operator in a tall bui...

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From two bestselling and beloved creators comes a sweet and inspiring picture book about a runaway circus performer who learns to face his fears and follow his heart. When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for his incredible leap. But Zapfino is afraid of heights! He can’t take the pressure and flees, boards a plane, and runs away to start a new life. In the city, Zapfino starts work as an elevator operator in a tall building but soon learns you can never really outrun your fears. When disaster strikes, can Zapfino find the strength to be great?