Sidewalk Circus
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2004

Sidewalk Circus

Written by Paul Fleischman · Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

A circus of imagination awaits those who look closely.

3.7 Goodreads · 397 ratings
32 pages· ~620L
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Bookroo's summary

The Garibaldi Circus is arriving, promising a spectacle of tightrope walkers and clowns. But look closely—magic is already unfolding. This wordless picture book invites children to see the world anew, where imagination transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Are you ready to witness the unseen wonders?

From the publisher

This delightful book will fascinate children and help them to see their world with new eyes. – School Library Journal (starred review)Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of tightrope walkers, strong men, sword swallowers, and clowns. The Garibaldi Circus is coming soon, but for those with clear eyes, the performers may already be in the ring. So get ready to sharpen your vision and look very closely – a show like you’ve never seen is about to begin! The creators of Weslandia are back in the spotlight with a spectacular, wordless picture book that shows the transformative power of imagination.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
May 8, 2007
First published
January 1, 2004
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763627959

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