Adam and His Tuba

By Ziga X Gombac, Maja Kastelic (Illustrator), Olivia Hellewell (Translator)

A circus family discovers unexpected talent in their youngest member, changing their show forever.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world of dazzling circus acts, young Adam Von Trapeze stands apart, uninterested in the family’s thrilling performances. While Grandma breathes fire and his parents dance on the tightrope, Adam finds his own rhythm in the unexpected sound of a tuba. As the family wonders where they went wrong, Adam’s unique talent transforms their show, proving that sometimes the most surprising stars shine the brightest. Will Adam’s newfound passion bring the family closer, or will it lead him down a different path? Discover the magic of following your own tune in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

“Readers will be left screaming, ‘Encore!’” -Kirkus Reviews A playful book about finding your own path. Everyone in the circus loves to perform - except for Adam, the youngest member of the Von Trapeze family. Wherever Adam Von Trapeze’s family circus performs they inspire audiences with their breathtaking feats. Grandma Antonia breathes fire, Uncle Artem builds dizzying human pyramids, and Papa Alexei and Mama Anastasia dance blindfolded on the tightrope. Only Adam, the youngest of the family, doesn’t show an interest in circus tricks and loud applause. The family is concerned. Where did they go wrong? But one day they are enchanted by the sound of a tuba. And from that day forward, the famous Von Trapeze family circus features a new performer–the one they never expected to be part of the family tradition. And he was a star. Two of the most famous Slovenian children’s book artists take us into the world of the circus in their first joint work. Ziga X Gombac tells the story of Adam in clear, subtle words. With a reduced palette of warm sepia colors, Maja Kastelic lights up the circus world on and off the stage. Together they plead for trust in one’s own path and encourage us to take our place in the world.

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