Engelbert Joins the Circus

by Tom Paxton, Roberta Wilson (Illustrator)

Engelbert the Elephant's encore performance!Engelbert has a knack for causing a commotion wherever he goes, and his visit to the circus is no exception: This time, he stumbles into the spotlight and thrills the audience with a spectacular juggling extravaganza that will leave readers cheering! From flamboyant animals and acrobats to clowns and cotton candy, Engelbert's latest adventure delivers everything children love about the world under the big top. Written in high-spirited verse, here is the perfect read-aloud for the circus season.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Veronique Stravato]

Great rhyming story. Fun illustrations. My hesitation in recommending it comes from the general consensus that elephants do not thrive in the circus.

[The Brothers]

This book fails to capture my imagination (and my attention). The story, in rhyme, is of a elephant who goes to join his cousin at the circus. He dances, he juggles, he's amazing... ~yawn~

Illustrations are mediocre.