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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 4–8 · 2022
The Great Zapfino
By Mac Barnett, Marla Frazee (Illustrator)
A circus performer must confront his fear of heights to find true courage.
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
The Great Zapfino, a circus performer terrified of heights, escapes his high-flying act to start anew as an elevator operator in the city. But when disaster looms, will he find the courage to rise above his fears and embrace greatness? Discover Zapfino's journey of bravery and self-discovery.
From the publisher
From two bestselling and beloved creators comes a sweet and inspiring picture book about a runaway circus performer who learns to face his fears and follow his heart. When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for his incredible leap. But Zapfino is afraid of heights! He can’t take the pressure and flees, boards a plane, and runs away to start a new life. In the city, Zapfino starts work as an elevator operator in a tall building but soon learns you can never really outrun your fears. When disaster strikes, can Zapfino find the strength to be great?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD520L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- April 5, 2022
- Publisher
- Beach Lane Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781534411548
- LCCN
- 2021003797
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