Clown Child
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 32
Published: 2006
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"Clown Child" by Amy Littlesugar follows the life of a young girl, born into a family of clowns, who grapples with her identity amidst the colorful chaos of circus life. As she navigates the expectations of her heritage, she yearns to break free from the painted smiles and exaggerated antics that define her family's legacy. Set against a backdrop of joy and sorrow, the story explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the struggle between tradition and individuality. Through her journey, the protagonist learns to embrace her uniqueness while finding her own path in a world that often feels like a performance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Philomel Books .
Author Harvey Kidder, a resident of Westchester County, New York, originally wrote The Kids' Book of Chess for his son. Illustrator Kimberly Bulcken Root is a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She made her picture book debut with A Bed for the Wind. Her illustrations have appeared in The Nation, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. She and her husband, the illustrator Barry Root, live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.