Bear Circus
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1971

Bear Circus

Written by William Pene du Bois

Koalas master circus tricks to repay a life-saving debt.

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48 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a whimsical tale, koalas stumble upon circus equipment and spend seven years mastering it. When their food is stolen, kangaroos save them, and the koalas must repay this kindness. Can their newfound circus skills bring joy and gratitude to their saviors? Discover how these unlikely performers turn a debt into a dazzling spectacle, blending friendship and adventure in a heartwarming story.

From the publisher

It takes the koala bears seven years to learn to use the circus equipment they find and to put together an act.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1971)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 30, 1971
First published
January 1, 1971
Publisher
Viking Juvenile
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670150731

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