Written in 1971, this book has a vintage charm of days gone by. Back to iceboxes, harnessing the mule, real lawn mowers, and penny candy. The illustrations look like pencil sketches of rural America. The dialogue is fun to read aloud; you can imagine the lively voices. It's a lesson on being resourceful for sure and I loved reading about the author/illustrator on page 55. 56 pgs, hc. ~Sara
Andy and the Circus by Ellis Credle
Description
Andy was in town getting a block of ice for his mother’s ice chest, a heavy iron point for his father’s plow, and a bag of horehound candy for Grandpa when he saw the circus poster!
If only he could buy a ticket to see the clowns but “Great snakes, boy,” said Grandpa, “don’t go bothering people for money. If you want a ticket to the circus, go to the circus ground and get yourself a job. They’ll pay you with a ticket to the big show.”
Follow along as kind-hearted Andy rises at daybreak, pedals his way to town seeking a job, while helping family and friends along the the way. Will he make it in time? Will there be a job with the circus for Andy? Will he earn a ticket to the big show?
Ellis Credle penned this humorous classic nearly fifty years ago. It’s been delighting readers for generations, while exemplifying the values of self-reliance and kindness to others.
| Product Format: | Binder |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-5 |
| Brand: | Purple House Press |
| Author: | Ellis Credle |
| ISBN: | 9798888182161 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
