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Age range 4 to 8 What happens when Mother Goose dresses up as a flapper, in pearls and a feather boa? She twists and turns her nursery rhymes with fun and flare. Bold blackboard illustrations by Clare Pernice keep the reader guessing who or what will show up next in this hilarious collection of alternative takes on classic rhymes. Meet a hard-boiled Humpty-Dumpty, an out-of-tune Cat and Fiddle, and a whole host of unconventional nursery rhyme characters.

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Praise for Circus Girl, by Clare Pernice: A flight of fancy, verbally and visually spare, that any would-be 'star' will gladly take. Kirkus Reviews A delightful adventure in imagination...Circus Girl is the 'star' of the show, and it would seem that she can accomplish anything during this night of dazzling feats which call for qualities of courage, daring and confidence. The Circus Girl is someone any young child can admire, and, while no one is suggesting playing with lions or bears, it would seem to provide motivation and empowerment to dream with gusto for whatever interests you and inspires you to greatness. CM Magazine Superb. Nayu's Reading Corner

Praise for Circus Girl, by Clare Pernice: A flight of fancy, verbally and visually spare, that any would-be 'star' will gladly take. Kirkus Reviews A delightful adventure in imagination...Circus Girl is the 'star' of the show, and it would seem that she can accomplish anything during this night of dazzling feats which call for qualities of courage, daring and confidence. The Circus Girl is someone any young child can admire, and, while no one is suggesting playing with lions or bears, it would seem to provide motivation and empowerment to dream with gusto for whatever interests you and inspires you to greatness. CM Magazine Superb. Nayu's Reading Corner Praise for Circus Girl, by Clare Pernice: A flight of fancy, verbally and visually spare, that any would-be 'star' will gladly take. Kirkus Reviews A delightful adventure in imagination...Circus Girl is the 'star' of the show, and it would seem that she can accomplish anything during this night of dazzling feats which call for qualities of courage, daring and confidence. The Circus Girl is someone any young child can admire, and, while no one is suggesting playing with lions or bears, it would seem to provide motivation and empowerment to dream with gusto for whatever interests you and inspires you to greatness. CM Magazine Superb. Nayu's Reading Corner

"Praise for Circus Girl, by Clare Pernice: ""A flight of fancy, verbally and visually spare, that any would-be 'star' will gladly take."" Kirkus Reviews ""A delightful adventure in imagination...Circus Girl is the 'star' of the show, and it would seem that she can accomplish anything during this night of dazzling feats which call for qualities of courage, daring and confidence. The Circus Girl is someone any young child can admire, and, while no one is suggesting playing with lions or bears, it would seem to provide motivation and empowerment to dream with gusto for whatever interests you and inspires you to greatness."" CM Magazine ""Superb."" Nayu's Reading Corner"

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Clare Pernice has designed, illustrated, and exhibited works in Paris, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Charleston, and New York. She has designed children's books, clothes, toys, and murals, and has also created costumes and props for both stage and film, garnering her a Best Costumes Academy Award for her work on Cyrano de Bergerac. Her previous children's book, Circus Girl, was published by Simply Read Books in 2014. She lives in Weston, Connecticut, with her family.

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