It’s full of gorgeous illustrations and puzzles for kids to solve. Vermin Presents a Mesmerizing Menagerie of Trickery and Illusion Guaranteed to Beguile and Bamboozle the Beholder by Wallace Edwards - That title is quite a mouthful, but this book lives up to its name.

It’s sure to be a hit with kids of all ages, and you can have fun recreating your favorite illustrations with construction paper and scissors! A truly gorgeous book that you should snag if you find it!Ĭircusby Lois Ehlert - This bright and bold book has simple text and captivating art. Sandy’s Circus by Tanya Lee Stone - This book tells the story of artist Alexander Calder, whose work for Ringing Brothers and Barnum and Bailey has become synonymous with the word “circus.” This book is inspiring for circus-lovers and young artists alike.Ĭircus by Charles Sullivan - This one can be hard to find, but I have fond memories of looking through this collection of circus-themed art from famous artists. Why? They’re all at the circus! Before long, Pezzo’s caps are part of the show. We loved sitting on the couch and pouring through the illustrations together!Ĭircus Caps for Saleby Esphyr Solobodkina - Pezzo the Peddler is still busy selling caps, but one day, no one is buying. This book is a less or a read-aloud, and more of a book for exploration. Peter Spier’s Circus by Peter Spier - This beautiful book will draw children in and have them exploring the illustrations for every one of Spier’s perfect details. Read this book and then draw your own circus with your purple crayon! Harold’s Circusby Crockett Johnson - In this adventure, Harold uses his famous purple crayon to draw a tightrope, which leads him into a circus world. This super fun read encourages kids to use their imagination and create their own perfect circus! Seuss - This rhyming classic tells the story of Morris McGurk’s Circus McGurkus, a wild and wacky circus unlike any other. Here’s what we’ve enjoyed: 9 Children’s Books About the Circus No outing in our home is complete without a read-along, so we’ve also been reading some books about the circus that we love, as well as discovering some new favorites. The kids quickly declared this their new favorite exhibit at the museum, and there was circus talk in the backseat of the car the whole way home. My oldest tried out the virtual reality tightrope walk and declared it, “Awesome!” It was a little too real for my kindergartner, so he decided to pass. My kids immediately gravitated toward the costumes, but they also enjoyed the wide variety of hands on experiences available in the exhibit everything from an acrobat’s rings to the strong man’s weights. We finally got to check it out on opening day and…wow! It’s truly an impressive combination of education and fun, with a healthy dose of silliness and even a little virtual reality! For weeks, my kids have been anticipating the opening of Circus - Starring You! at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

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