Clowning Around

(Orchard Books, 1992) Ages 3-8.

A clever circus clown plays with letters and shapes to create an ongoing metamorphosis of words and pictures.

“This trip to the greatest show on earth begins with a red-nosed clown who juggles the bold black letters of the word "clowning" above his head. The clown continues to rearrange the order and manipulate the shapes of each letter to form new words...The wordplay here is fresh in its emphasis on both spelling and letter formations, making this a good choice for alphabet newcomers. The circus setting lends panache to the artist's imaginative and skillful metamorphoses.”  —Publishers Weekly, 1991

“...The clever development of the idea is delightful and consistent throughout. A grand book for any young child, from babies fascinated by the crisp, bright graphics to beginning readers, who will be entranced by the little man's earnest, good-humored antics with simple words.”  —Pointer, Kirkus Reviews, 1991

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