Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo?
by:
Carlyn Beccia (author)
A is for awesome, / A show for all ages, / Death-defying acts / And strange beasts in cages. Speaking of spectacles, Carlyn Beccia sets the alphabet to good use with this zestful A-to-Z celebration of circuses. Who Put the "B" in Ballyhoo? answers its own title question by introducing kids to the...
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A is for awesome, / A show for all ages, / Death-defying acts / And strange beasts in cages. Speaking of spectacles, Carlyn Beccia sets the alphabet to good use with this zestful A-to-Z celebration of circuses. Who Put the "B" in Ballyhoo? answers its own title question by introducing kids to the rich history of American circuses, from Barnum & Bailey and Annie Oakley to the present. The picture book's vintage-looking circus posters add a tinge of sweet nostalgia to the colorful presentation.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780618717187 (0618717188)
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
This beautiful book provides terms and facts about the circus in alphabetical order, camouflaged by vivid illustrations and whimsical rhymes. Fourth graders will be whisked away with the traveling circus when reading this book. This book would be a great addition to any nonfiction lesson. I would ...
First and foremost this is an undeniably gorgeous book! Each page is a vivid recreation of vintage circus poster art. This happens to be one of my very favorite art forms so I was instantly attracted to the book. Each poster represents a famous circus act (from the Bearded Lady to the Wild Men of...
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