Come one, come all, to our very own Peachtree circus! If you’d love to read about an ordinary dog who leads an extraordinary life, or a daring acrobat who walked across Niagara Falls on nothing but a tightrope, or even a group of kids who bridge borders to perform amazing acts, we have the book for you! So grab a book from our list and read about some super circus characters who have accomplished some of the most spectacular feats!
Zebra on the Go
Written by Jill Nogales
Illustrated by Lorraine Rocha
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages…The circus is beginning! Fierce Lion and speedy Zebra are stepping into the ring to perform their act―but wait! Things aren’t going quite according to plan…Zebra is on the go―with Lion in hot pursuit!
Jill Nogales’s rollicking text keeps readers on their hooves―er, toes―while Lorraine Rocha’s vibrant illustrations bring the whole circus to life.
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King of the Tightrope
When the Great Blondin Ruled Niagara
Written by Donna Janell Bowman
Illustrated by Adam Gustavson
At the age of four, Jean-Francois Gravelet walked across his first balance beam. Later, he took to the tightrope like a spider to its web, and with his family troupe, he climbed toward stardom. As The Great Blondin, his feats became more and more marvelous, but he was bored. That is, until he visited Niagara Falls and imagined doing something that no one else had ever accomplished. In 1859, with all of the work completed, Blondin would step out onto the most dangerous tightrope walk he’d ever faced.
Author Donna Janell Bowman’s trademark in-depth research gives readers a clear and exciting look into the accomplishments of The Great Blondin, and Adam Gustavson’s detailed illustrations turn this book into an experience that will inspire readers of all ages. Coming this October!
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Claude at the Circus
by Alex T. Smith
Claude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock begin their day with a walk in the park, but they end up rescuing a runaway baby carriage―with the baby still inside! To reward their heroism, The Amazing Alan invites them to watch his circus. Claude accidentally sabotages the performers’ equipment when he decides to tidy up the big top, but the show must go on―even if Claude and Sir Bobblysock have to put on the entire thing themselves!
Check out the rest of Alex T. Smith’s illustrated early chapter book series for guaranteed giggle-filled bedtime reading and a laugh-out-loud option for readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books.
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Watch Out for Flying Kids
by Cynthia Levinson
Author Cynthia Levinson explores the world of social circus―a movement that brings kids from different worlds together to perform amazing acts on a professional level. Levinson follows the participants of two specific circuses that also work together periodically: Circus Harmony in St. Louis and Circus Galilee in Israel. As the kids’ relationships evolve over time, the members learn how to overcome assumptions, animosity, and obstacles both physical and personal. This inspiring nonfiction book highlights stories of collaboration, compromise, and overcoming obstacles.
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