BARNYARD BIG TOP

by Jill Kastner ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 1997

It's just another day on the farm for Ben and his pig, Clarence, until Uncle Julius arrives with his Two-Ring Extravaganza. Julius, anxious to gab with his sisters, Aunt Gert and Aunt Ginny, leaves Ben in charge; the boy takes his duties seriously, but his pig, Clarence, starts showing off his balancing act and other circus feats (""By gosh, for a domestic, that pig has talent!"" marvels Uncle Julius). Gradually the whole town gets involved, gawking at the fire-eating and snake-charming; Aunt Gert and Aunt Ginny take a turn as daredevils, a heretofore undiscovered pair of talents in Ben's eyes. ""Who do you think taught me how to run a circus?"" whispers Uncle Julius. This big-hearted, eight cylinder story is full of outlandish touches as the rollicking artwork keeps pace with the quick-moving text. The oil paintings make hay with such mighty contrasts as monkeys in the feed store, and a pig on a tightrope. Great fun.

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1997

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1997

Categories: CHILDREN'S