Open this book and be part of the magic of the circus! When Nell discovers the circus has arrived near her home she experiences everything the circus can offer; wonderful characters, the magic of performance and sense of community.Written by Giffords Circus founder Nell Gifford, the spirit of the circus is authentically captured on every page.
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When Nell finds a tiny chick, their new friendship is the trigger for a dreamlike journey into the imaginative realm of the circus. Nell helps to prepare the tent, eats with a circus family in their caravan, and even performs with them in the show!
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Enchantment is Gifford's business, and her text, with its bright, dusty people and scarlet velvets and gold cables and twinkling lights on silver ropes, weaves a spell
`Enchantment is Gifford's business, and her text, with its bright, dusty people and scarlet velvets and gold cables and twinkling lights on silver ropes, weaves a spell' The Sunday Times
Step inside the circus with this stunning picture book
A beautifully written story from Nell Gifford, founder of Giffords Circus. Perfect purchase for anyone who has been touched by a visit to the circus Briony May Smith's stunning illustrations bring the circus to life
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Nell Gifford is the visionary founder of Giffords Circus. It is a touring circus that epitomises the very best about the art form - incredible human skill and a respect for all of its performers. With handmade costumes, passionate performers, vintage vehicles, and happy, well-trained animals, Giffords Circus has delighted and entertained over 650,000 people since it started in 2000, touring during the summer months in the Cotswolds and in London. The circus enjoys an international reputation, attracting some of the very best performers from around the world. Briony May Smith graduated from Falmouth in 2014 but has already seen her work published in a range of publications: picture books, anthologies, fiction and upscale children's magazines. In 2018 she was selected by Google to create one of their google doodles.
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A beautifully written story from Nell Gifford, founder of Giffords Circus. Perfect purchase for anyone who has been touched by a visit to the circus Briony May Smith's stunning illustrations bring the circus to life
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780192765932
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
232 gr
Høyde
282 mm
Bredde
282 mm
Dybde
4 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
32

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biographical note

Nell Gifford is the visionary founder of Giffords Circus. It is a touring circus that epitomises the very best about the art form - incredible human skill and a respect for all of its performers. With handmade costumes, passionate performers, vintage vehicles, and happy, well-trained animals, Giffords Circus has delighted and entertained over 650,000 people since it started in 2000, touring during the summer months in the Cotswolds and in London. The circus enjoys an international reputation, attracting some of the very best performers from around the world. Briony May Smith graduated from Falmouth in 2014 but has already seen her work published in a range of publications: picture books, anthologies, fiction and upscale children's magazines. In 2018 she was selected by Google to create one of their google doodles.