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Knight, Hilary

The Circus Is Coming

56 pp. | Golden | June, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-375-84066-1 $15.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-375-94066-8 $18.99
New ed. (1978, Western)
(4) K-3 Each double-page spread is a celebratory tribute to a circus act--clowns, tumblers, bareback riders--including some questionable cultural stereotypes ("Elegant, exotic Africa!") and many scantily clad performers. This edition includes a new spread on South America ("Land of...the untamed Amazon!"). There is essentially no story, but Knight's illustrations are reminiscent of art deco posters, and the glamorous paintings offer much to look at.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

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