The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen
The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own, but they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard. With buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early nineteenth century, Chris Van Dusen presents a hugely entertaining tale about the bonds of community and a hidden-pictures spread for eagle-eyed readers of all ages.
- Suggested age range - 4-8 Years
- Format - Paperback
- Dimensions - 9.6" W x 10" H x 0.3" D
- Genre - Picture Book
- Publisher - Candlewick Press, Publication date - 02/24/2015
- Page count - 40
- ISBN - 9780763655921
Web ID: 2305409
A Great Book!
My daughter absolutely loved this book when she was younger. We had fun searching for the hidden animals. The story is adorable and the rhyming writing so much fun. The illustrations are gorgeous. I have also shared this book with my students several times and it's always a hit! Very highly recommended!
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