"Sidewalk Circus" by Kevin Hawkes is a whimsical children's picture book that transports readers into a vibrant world of imagination. Through the eyes of a young girl, the story unfolds in a bustling city where everyday sights transform into a lively circus full of color and delight. As she walks along the sidewalk, she sees ordinary people as circus performers—each engaging in their own delightful acts, from juggling to tightrope walking. The narrative captures the magic of seeing the extraordinary in the mundane, encouraging children to embrace creativity and wonder in their everyday lives. The enchanting illustrations complement the narrative, making it a visual treat. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2007 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Paul Fleischman is the award-winning author of many books for children and young adults. His book "Joyful Noise: Poetry for Two Voices" won the Newbery Medal. Paul lives in California, USA. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of a number of popular books for children, including "Weslandia" for which he was Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives with his family in Maine, USA. Paul Fleischman is one of America's leading writers for young people and has won many awards, including a Newbery Medal (the US equivalent of the Carnegie Medal). He lives in the US.