The Circus Procession

Open the gates and make way for a wonderfully lively circus procession! Told in brisk, bouncy rhymes, this playful picture book invites listeners to follow a grand parade led by a queen and king, marching horses, bright banners, soldiers, clowns, and a mischievous monkey. Every verse introduces another surprising act as the colorful spectacle moves along.

Elephants lumber beside tiny Shetland ponies, giraffes pull a carriage, camels cross an imaginary desert, and even an ostrich, goats, dogs, and an elephant on wheels join the fun. Clowns balance on horseback, ride donkeys, drive chariots, and attempt all manner of comic stunts, while a Chinese giant, fairy queen, pages, and mounted performers add to the pageant. With its rhythmic language, extravagant characters, and ever-changing parade, this is a charming listen for young children and anyone who enjoys old-fashioned circus whimsy.