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1. Blake, Quentin (1995). Clown. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Clown and his friends are thrown into a garbage can in the city by a woman who no longer wants them around. Clown, however, hops out of the garbage and wanders the city to look for someone to love them. By accident, Clown finds a family and he and his buddies live happily ever after. (A Wordless Book)

Abstract provided by Julie Hudson, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Toys]

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2. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes to the circus. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers Inc..

Abstract:
Monster takes a trip to the circus. While there, he sees the many different acts included. To everyone's surprise, Monster has an act to include himself into the circus ring.

Abstract provided by Ashley Bennett, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Animals] [Circus] [Clowns] [Feelings] [Food] [Fun] [Juggling] [Monsters] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Safety] [Sports] [Success] [Surprises] [Worry]

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3. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1996). Let's count it out, jesse bear. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Children.

Abstract:
Join Jesse Bear on his trip to an amusement park. Jesse Bear counts everything from his shoes to the bumper cars to the stars in the sky.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Affection] [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Birds] [Clowns] [Counting] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Love] [Numbers] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Stars] [Weather]

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4. Daly, Niki (1998). Bravo, zan angelo!. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Angelo Polo is a young boy who passionately wants to be a clown like his grandfather Zan Polo. His grandfather tells him that the theater is no place for a little boy. Finally, Zan Polo tells Angelo that he can be "the little red rooster who crows in the last act." So, Angelo scurries and runs all over the city to prepare for his performance during the carnival. It turns out that Angelo is an excellent rooster and his grandfather agrees that the theater can be a place for a little boy.

Abstract provided by Dana Martini, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acting] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Carnival] [Clowns] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Humor] [Italian] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Theatre] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Falwell, Cathryn (1991). Clowning around. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
The antics of a circus clown includes magical appearances and word play. Bright colors bring magic to life.

Abstract provided by Liza Friedmann, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Circus] [Clowns] [Fun] [Games] [Magic] [Rhyme]

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6. Faulkner, Nancy (1960). Small clown. New York: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
Pete wakes up on his eighth birthday excited to find out what presents he received. He receives a clown suit he had been hoping for. He goes to the circus to perform with his father who is also a clown. The ringmaster allows him, and he has the best act of all the clowns.

Abstract provided by Amy Warnecke, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birthday] [Careers] [Circus] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Family] [Holidays] [Imagination] [Parents] [Performance] [Presents] [Self Esteem]

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7. Gianni, Enzo (1993). Zorina ballerina. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Zorina is considered too young to dance with the other elephants at the circus. The clowns, realizing how much Zorina wants to dance, teaches her. Modoc, the star elephant, becomes sick from eating too many peanuts. Zorina surprises everyone and dances so well that she becomes a star.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Circus] [Clowns] [Dancing] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Performance] [Persistence] [Surprises]

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8. Goennel, Heidi (1992). The circus. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
The circus is a great place to be!People and animals perform various tricks that the children wait each year to see.

Abstract provided by Mary Fusco, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Circus] [Clowns] [Dog] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Gymnastics] [Lion] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sports] [Tiger]

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9. Hegi, Ursula (2003). Trudi & Pia. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
Trudi dreams of being tall and feels there are no other dwarfs like her until she meets Pia who teaches her to accept the way she is and that she is not alone. Pia talks about when other drawfs from around the world in Russia, Italy, France and Portugal, Trudi learns to feel normal and beautiful.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Bravery] [Circus] [Clowns] [Courage] [Differences] [Dwarfs] [Elephant] [Fantasy] [Growing Up] [Height] [Hope] [Imagination] [Lion] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parrot] [Sizes] [Skills] [Sleep] [Stars] [Uniqueness]

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10. Kalman, Maira (1991). Roarr: Calder's circus. : Delacarte Press.

Abstract:
Through desriptive words and pictures, the various acts of a circus are described. For example, the tight rope is described with words actually on the rope.

Abstract provided by Carolyn Malagon, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Circus] [Clowns] [Horse] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sounds]

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11. Lobel, Anita (1992). Pierrot's abc garden. New York: Western Publishing Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Pierrot is a lonely clown who decides to visit his friend, Pierrette. He decides to get a basket and take her several things from his garden. Each item begins with a different letter from the alphabet.

Abstract provided by Angela Roach, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Clowns] [Dreams] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Pig] [Reunion] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Zebra]

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12. Martin, Bill Jr.//Archambault, John (1988). Up and down on the merry-go-round. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A little girl describes her adventure on a merry-go-round using the sights and sounds around her.

Abstract provided by Elizabeth Scallon, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bear] [Clowns] [Colors] [Disappointment] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Freedom] [Happiness] [Humor] [Music] [Ostrich] [Pig] [Sight] [Sounds]

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13. Munsch, Robert (1994). Where is gah-ning?. Toronto: Annick Press Ltd..

Abstract:
A little girl is determined to go shopping in a place called Kapuskasing. Her father stops her from going several times, but Gah-ning doesn't give up. Finally she ends up getting there by balloons.

Abstract provided by Molly McCann, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Balloon] [Bicycle] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Mischief] [Obedience] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Safety] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Travel]

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14. Priceman, Marjorie (1999). Emeline at the circus. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Emeline's second grade class takes a field trip to the circus. After the teacher, Mrs. Splinter, gives the class instructions on the proper behavior, the circus begins. Mrs. Splinter tells the class important information about everything they see at the circus icluding the elephants, tigers, acrobats, and even the clowns. In the meantime, Emeline gets out of her seat to buy some peanuts and an elephant picks her up to become part of the circus.

Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Bravery] [Circus] [Clowns] [Elephant] [Fire] [Food] [Giraffe] [Hippopotamus] [Horse] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Llama] [Monkey] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Rules] [School] [Tiger]

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15. Rascal (1993). Oregon's journey. Paris: L'Ecole des Loisirs.

Abstract:
A dwarf, Duke, listens to a bear, Oregon, and releases him into the forest. They have a long journey there together but eventually make it.

Abstract provided by Amy Bukovac, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Clowns] [Decision Making] [Dwarfs] [Feelings] [Forest] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Reeves, Katherine (1963). The cloud eater. Chicago: Rand McNally & Company.

Abstract:
Henry and his dog, Laura, live and travel with the circus. When a problem occurs with their newest member, a giraffe, Henry has to do some critical thinking to solve the problem. Henry becomes friends with the "cloud eater" in the process.

Abstract provided by Michelle Prosise, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bones] [Books] [Car] [Circus] [Clouds] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Elephant] [Family] [Geography] [Giraffe] [Horse] [Library] [Lion] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Squirrel] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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17. Thaler, Mike (1986). The clown's smile. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
After the smile flies off the clown, he must chase it from the lion tamer to the mayor's wife. After staying away for awhile, the smile comes back to the clown.

Abstract provided by Rebecca Carrothers, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Change] [Circus] [Clowns] [Coping] [Feelings] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication]

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18. Vincent, Gabrielle (1988). Ernest and celestine at the circus. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Celestine is bored, so Ernest dresses her up like a clown and takes her to the circus. Ernest used to work at the circus so they end up doing an act together and are loved by the audience.

Abstract provided by Joyce Lee, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Boredom] [Circus] [Clowns] [Critical Thinking] [Imagination] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Presentation] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Weitzman, Jacqueline (1998). You can't take a balloon into the metropolitan museum. New York: Penguin Putnam.

Abstract:
A little girl spends a day with her grandma at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. When the little girl decides to bring along her bright yellow balloon, a security guard sees her and quickly tells her that she can't bring it in. He assures her he will watch over it as she views the exhibits, but the task ends up being more work than he ever imagined. (A Wordless Book).

Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Balloon] [Beauty] [Birds] [Boat] [Chaos] [Clowns] [Collection] [Culture] [Disappearance] [Dog] [Egyptian] [Escape] [Exercise] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [History] [Humor] [Instruments] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Music] [Observation] [Park] [Performance] [Pigeon] [Relief] [Skating] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wedding] [Zoo]

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20. Whatley, Bruce (2001). Wait!No paint!. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
The three little pigs move out to build their own homes. But when the big, bad wolf comes, the first two pigs escape to the brick house. Throughout the ordeal, the pigs hear a mysterious voice that turns out to be the illustrator. The illustrator runs out of paint while finishing the story and finally saves the pigs by changing them and the wolf into Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Bear] [Body Parts] [Change] [Clowns] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Embarrassment] [Fable] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Hunger] [Mystery] [Noise] [Pig] [Refusal Skills] [Safety] [Storytelling] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]

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21. Wildsmith, Brian (1970). Brian wildsmith's circus. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Vivid colors and movement across each page makes a reader feel like they are actually at a circus. Come see the different animals and people that perform in a circus!

Abstract provided by Anne Williams, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Circus] [Clowns] [Dog] [Elephant] [Fun] [Horse] [Lion] [Monkey] [Performance] [Seal] [Tiger]

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22. Wiseman, B. (1988). Morris and boris at the circus. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Boris takes Morris to the circus where he tries to be an acrobat, a high wire walker, and a lion tamer. In the end, he finds out that he is best at being a clown.

Abstract provided by Annie Huber, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Circus] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Goal Setting] [Gymnastics] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]

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