The Circus Comes to the Village
The Circus Comes to the Village
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The Circus Comes to the Village

Written and illustrated by Yutaka Kobayashi
Part of the Yamo's Village Book Series
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5 - 7
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41
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Oct 1, 2018
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When fall arrives, the circus comes to Paghman village, one of the few pleasures for the villagers. Yamo and his friend Mirado are very excited. Yamo misses his brother, who has gone off to war. Mirado’s father is also away at war. At the circus, the boys browse the vendors, ride the swings and enjoy the shows. Mirado plays his father’s flute with the circus band and his music moves the people’s hearts. When the circus moves on the next day, Mirado leaves with it. As the villagers prepare for the severe winter ahead, Yamo thinks about his friend Mirado and wonders how he is doing. Finally, snow falls. The villagers are happy, since the snow leads to the next year’s harvest. Kobayashi’s illustrations portray the beautiful village life that fall. Then, on the final page we are stunned to learn: “This winter, my village was destroyed by the war, and people escaped to other villages.” But the reader is ultimately left with hope, as the springtime announces the villagers’ return.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781940842271
    Publication Date
    October 1, 2018
    Publisher
    Museyon Guides
    Page Count
    41
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018965695

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