Circus Opposites: An Interactive Extravaganza!

MacDonald's crisp trademark paper collages are the main event, as she uses the sights of the circus to explore the concept of opposites. Readers kick things off by pulling a tab to let 11 clowns "out" of a tiny yellow car. They can also literally turn a clown's frown upside down, taking him from sad to happy; help a small mouse scurry out from under a big elephant; and make an empty truck full, when the circus comes to a close. The elaborate costumes and variety of interactive elements should prove kid-pleasing. Ages 3–7. (Aug.)