Emeline at the Circus

Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
$4.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
On sale Feb 25, 2015 | 9780307792952
Age 3-7 years
Sales rights: World
From Caldecott Honor artist and author of the best-selling How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World comes a hilarious picture book romp about the things you can learn and the fun you can have at the circus. When Emeline's teacher, Miss Splinter, takes the second grade on a field trip to the circus, she's careful to make sure it's a learning experience. While she reads -- the text of the book consists of her "lessons" -- the pictures show Emeline getting mixed up in the performances in the circus ring.  She becomes a lion tamer, an acrobat, a trapeze artist, and more, before Miss Splinter realizes what's going on. Marjorie Priceman's vibrant, saturated paintings make this dazzling sight gag a feast for the eye.  Children will applaud Emeline, laugh out loud at Miss Splinter, and painlessly soak up a few facts about animals, acrobats, and circuses along the way.
  • WINNER | 2000
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER | 1999
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book
★ “Priceman’ best, wildly exuberant style . . . Gorgeously colored paintings celebrate the daring, glamour, and breathless excitement of the circus.” — Booklist, Starred

"Hilarious....Priceman has captured the thrill and excitement of the big top." — School Library Journal

"A raucous visual entertainment...bold and energetic." — The New York Times

"A rambunctious parody." — The Horn Book Magazine

"A child’s circus fantasy explosion." — Kirkus Reviews, Pointer

About

From Caldecott Honor artist and author of the best-selling How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World comes a hilarious picture book romp about the things you can learn and the fun you can have at the circus. When Emeline's teacher, Miss Splinter, takes the second grade on a field trip to the circus, she's careful to make sure it's a learning experience. While she reads -- the text of the book consists of her "lessons" -- the pictures show Emeline getting mixed up in the performances in the circus ring.  She becomes a lion tamer, an acrobat, a trapeze artist, and more, before Miss Splinter realizes what's going on. Marjorie Priceman's vibrant, saturated paintings make this dazzling sight gag a feast for the eye.  Children will applaud Emeline, laugh out loud at Miss Splinter, and painlessly soak up a few facts about animals, acrobats, and circuses along the way.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2000
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER | 1999
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book

Praise

★ “Priceman’ best, wildly exuberant style . . . Gorgeously colored paintings celebrate the daring, glamour, and breathless excitement of the circus.” — Booklist, Starred

"Hilarious....Priceman has captured the thrill and excitement of the big top." — School Library Journal

"A raucous visual entertainment...bold and energetic." — The New York Times

"A rambunctious parody." — The Horn Book Magazine

"A child’s circus fantasy explosion." — Kirkus Reviews, Pointer