Books About Street Performers

The Best Street Performers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about street performers? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Street Performers

Great Joy
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$1140
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Great Joy

A girl finds unexpected inspiration from a mysterious organ grinder at Christmas.

32 pages· 714 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,474 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: As Christmas nears, young Frances is captivated by an organ grinder and his monkey outside her window. Their presence haunts her thoughts, especially during the Christmas pageant. When it's her turn to speak, she struggles with the organ grinder's sad eyes in her mind. Just as hope seems lost, a door opens, revealing the perfect words she needs. Discover how a simple encounter transforms Frances's holiday in this heartwarming tale of compassion and unexpected connections.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
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$2089
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

A young street performer secretly plans to walk on a wire between the Twin Towers in New York City.

44 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,596 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1974, Philippe Petit attempts the impossible: a tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers. Suspended a quarter mile above the ground, he dances with danger, captivating the world below. Will his courage hold as he performs breathtaking feats in the sky? Experience the magic and tension of this legendary high-wire act through vivid illustrations and poetic storytelling. Discover the heart-stopping moment when one man's dream defies the limits of possibility.
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

A gypsy girl, two suitors, and a hunchback's quest to save her.

160 pages· 17,923 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 257 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 15th century Paris, Esmeralda, a captivating gypsy, becomes the center of a dangerous love triangle. An obsessed priest and a compassionate hunchback, Quasimodo, vie for her fate. As tensions rise, who will save her from the shadows of Notre Dame?