cover image A Day at the Circus

A Day at the Circus

Happy Books. Barron’s, $6.99 (8p) ISBN 978-0-7641-6531-3

In a board book die-cut to resemble a red-and-white-striped tent, readers can watch a circus family prepare for a show. Acrobats, animals, and a strong man are among the sights to be found. The straightforward verse (“Look at Mary and John,/ the acrobat pair./ They seem like two birds/ soaring through the air!”) and friendly if ordinary cartoon artwork don’t generate much excitement, but there is still plenty to catch readers’ eyes on each page. Simultaneously available: A Day at the Farm and A Day at the Zoo. Ages 2–5. (June)