The Circus Ship

The Circus Ship is inspired by a real event that happened in 1836. The author changed the details to make it a fun read for the young kids. With rhyming text and stunning illustrations, the book tells of a story how fifteen circus animals were saved from a ship wreckage and their cruel circus owner.......more

Miserly circus owner Mr. Paine and fifteen of his most exotic animals are caught up in a shipwreck in this rhyming tale from author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen. Abandoned by their cruel owner, who decides to save himself, the animals make their way ashore on a small Maine island, where their kindnes......more

A fun story about circus animals that get shipwrecked. Though all the pages are really delightful, one in particular has a full page spread of hiding animals. Your children will enjoy seeing if they can find them. If you're still not sure, watch Jack, age 6, tell you why it's so great! Ages 4+ Cleanli......more

I thought there'd be more about them being on the ship. That early part is very brief. There is a cool look and find section.......more