At the Circus

What does the circus sound like? Elephants THUNDER and THUMP, tigers ROAR, and a DRUM ROLLLLLL announces the flying trapeze.

These board books serve a dual purpose for inquisitive little ones. Not only do they link noises to objects but they encourage the association of meaning to letters on a page - the first, crucial step for developing reading skills

Author Sheryl McFarlane's rhythmic, read-aloud text is perfectly complemented by Kim LaFave's bright, colorful scenes. A glorious book with plenty of sounds for little noise makers everywhere.

Sheryl McFarlane has lived on the West Coast of Canada since 1974. She is the award-winning author of many books for children. She is the former chair of the Victoria Children’s Literature Roundtable as well as a past editor of their quarterly newsletter. Sheryl enjoys visiting schools across the country and frequently speaks on topics related to children’s literature. A former teacher, she has produced two Children’s Book Festivals in Victoria, BC where she now lives with her three daughters.

Award-winning illustrator Kim LaFave has illustrated many books for children including Big Ben, We’ll All Go Sailing, We’ll All Go Flying and the early readers Emma’s Emu, Andrew’s Magnificent Mountain of Mittens and Andrew - Catch That Cat!. Kim lives with his family in Roberts Creek, British Columbia.