The Clown-Arounds


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The Clown-Around family enters a contest which promises a big surprise to the winner.




The Clown-Arounds Go on Vacation


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The Clown-Around family has some misadventures on its way to visit Uncle Waldo.




The Farmer and the Clown


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Whimsical and touching images tell the story of an unexpected friendship and the revelations it inspires in this moving, wordless picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Marla Frazee. A baby clown is separated from his family when he accidentally bounces off their circus train and lands in a lonely farmer’s vast, empty field. The farmer reluctantly rescues the little clown, and over the course of one day together, the two of them make some surprising discoveries about themselves—and about life! Sweet, funny, and moving, this wordless picture book from a master of the form and the creator of The Boss Baby speaks volumes and will delight story lovers of all ages.




Baby Clown


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An award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist introduce an adorable new circus star — who won’t stop wailing! When Frieda and Boffo Clown have a baby, everyone in the circus is over the moon. But there is just one problem: Baby Clown won’t stop crying! Frieda and Boffo try everything: putting on their silliest faces, driving him around in their tiny car. They even try taking off his red nose and big shoes. But that just makes Baby Clown cry more. Can Frieda and Boffo turn his little clown frown upside down in time for the sold-out show? Kara LaReau deftly juggles wit and warmth in this hilarious nod to parental persistence, while Matthew Cordell’s big-top-bright illustrations bring Baby Clown and his circus family to humorously frazzled life. Older siblings, in particular, will step right up to this applause-worthy picture book, joining Baby Clown in many a heartfelt “WAAAAH!”




Be a Clown


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Exploring the clown inside oneself and discussing different ways of clowning besides putting on shows.




The Clown That Lost His Smile


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Alfie the circus clown and his dog, Sherlock, make a perfect pair. When Alfie loses something, Sherlock is on the job sniffing it down. But one day, Alfie loses his smile, and its not that easy to find. Alfie and Sherlock make the rounds of the circus hoping to solve the mystery of the lost smile. They visit everyone from the ringmaster, to the tight-rope walker, to the elephant trainer, the strong man, the bareback rider, the juggler, the man on stilts, the lion tamer, the trapeze artists and even the roustabout. Where is Alfies smile? The delightful presentation of multiple new characters teaches children to sequence as they try to solve the mystery of the lost smile. A colorful picture book for children, The Clown That Lost His Smile tells a heartwarming story of friendship as a clown and his dog take a delightful romp through the circus. Youll never guess where Alfie finds his smile!




The Most Excellent Book of how to be a Clown


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Provides information on such topics as: designing costumes and makeup, preparing a routine, performing stunts, and interacting with the audience.




The Clown-Arounds Have a Party


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The funniest family in town pulls some of its best high jinks to cheer up homesick Cousin Fizzy.




The Magic Clown


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Billy gets a book from his mother about a magic clown who lived in a circus. The clown is magical and invites Billy into the book to experience the circus.




The Clown-Around Kids


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The Clown-Around Kids have wonderful acts in the Rubadub Circus. All except Noodle, the littlest clown. One night, a lost pup appears, and Noodle trains him to do circus tricks. Noodle and Pipsqueak are a big hit. All goes well until a man arrives and demands his dog back. Suggested age for readers: Story time read-aloud, 3+; Easy-readers, 7-9