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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992
Jingle
A clown and baby animals plan a Christmas Eve circus for a struggling village.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 309 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a forgotten Italian town, Jingle, a young clown, and his baby animal friends are left behind by their circus. Determined to bring joy to the villagers who can't afford a holiday celebration, they hatch a plan to create a magical Christmas Eve performance. Can their whimsical show light up the hearts of the townspeople and transform a night of despair into one of wonder? Discover how a little creativity and a lot of heart can make the impossible possible in this enchanting tale of hope and community.
From the publisher
Left behind by the circus in an impoverished Italian town, Jingle, a little clown, and his baby animals come up with an idea to make Christmas Eve special for all the villagers by putting on their own circus performance.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 7, 1992
- Publisher
- Putnam Juvenile
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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