THE GIANT ALEXANDER AND THE CIRCUS

by Frank Herrmann ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 10, 1966

The Giant Alexander (1965, p. 620-J198) gets center ring attention here in two small, side show episodes. A visit to the local circus launches him as its top-billed performer; when the circus leaves town he starts a new career as agricultural contractor and helps put out the fire that was endangering a local farm. It's the Giant A's stature that appeals to small fry, especially as it's pointed up in details--like Alexander pulling elephants out of his pocket as he looks for his handkerchief, or the members of the fire department working together to press Alexander's pants with the steam roller. The story itself is of minimal dimensions, but is strongly assisted by the solid, block-ish illustrations in bright colors and in black and white, which emphasize the small scale activity in contrast to the giant's size.

Pub Date: Nov. 10, 1966

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1966

Categories: CHILDREN'S