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Dad Runs Away with the Circus [Hardcover]

Etgar Keret , Rutu Modan

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Book Description

Aug 19 2004
Dad demonstrates that it's never too late to shine in the spotlight in this quirky book about following your dreams.

"The circus is in town!" Dad roared.
"And we're all going to see it!"

Audrey and Zach are still half-asleep — and can't help stifling yawns — when Dad bursts in with his announcement. Dad is so excited, he starts practicing daring stunts before they even leave for the show. Under the big top, Dad's enthusiasm is downright embarrassing, and Audrey and Zach suspect it has something to do with the generation gap. But even they could never guess just how carried away their dad is going to get! With striking graphic artwork by one of Israel's top illustrators and comic-book artists — splendidly showcased in a double gatefold spread — an acclaimed Israeli author brings his talents to the world of picture books for the first time.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Candlewick (Aug 19 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0763622478
  • ISBN-13: 978-0763622473
  • Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 454 g
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #612,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Product Description

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3–In this imaginative picture book, Dad joins the circus, travels around the world, and becomes a star. While the tale is meant to be taken tongue-in-cheek, some children may be concerned by the fact that the father abandons his family to follow his dream. However, the story ends happily with the man returning home. Done in pencil and then digitally layered and colored, the cartoon illustrations bring the narrative to life. From the excitement on the children's faces when they see their father perform for the first time to the goofy nature of his persona, the pictures perfectly capture the feelings and hopes of the characters. Despite the questionable theme, this is a well-told, quickly paced story that most youngsters will find silly; Dad's eccentric behaviors will certainly hold their attention.–Scott La Counte, Anaheim Public Library, CA
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About the Author

Etgar Keret's books have been translated into fifteen languages. In 1998, his short stories were incorporated into the literature curriculum for Israeli high school students. He lectures at Tel Aviv University Film School. Of DAD RUNS AWAY WITH THE CIRCUS, his first book for children, he says, "It's about how grownups have dreams, too, and about how life can become a circus if you just let it." Etgar Keret lives in Tel Aviv.

Rutu Modan is a two-time winner of Israel's prestigious Ben-Yitzhak Award for children's book illustration, and she shares the author's sentiments about grownups following their dreams. She is one of Israel's leading illustrators and comic-book artists. She lives in Tel Aviv with her family.

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