{"product_id":"9780995644809","title":"The Travelling Circus","description":"The little boy's biggest and best present,\u003cbr\u003ewas an awesome, fold-out circus tent.\u003cbr\u003eHe put it up and played in it all day,\u003cbr\u003eflatly refusing to tidy it away.\u003cp\u003eIn the middle of the night,\u003cbr\u003ewhen all were sleeping sweetly,\u003cbr\u003emusic came into his dreams,\u003cbr\u003ealthough he slept so deeply.\u003cbr\u003eHe tossed and turned and mumbled,\u003cbr\u003ethen in his sleep he spoke,\u003cbr\u003e\"The Circus is in town!\"\u003cbr\u003eAnd with that he awoke...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe rubbed his eyes and shook his head,\u003cbr\u003efairylights were on his bed!\u003cbr\u003eOn the top, down the side and along the floor they went,\u003cbr\u003elike softly glowing fallen stars, \u003cbr\u003eleading to the tent...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What initially appears to be a straightforward tale delivers a sinister twist that is certain to capture kiddy imaginations, as will the sumptuous artwork with its eye-catching detail, richly atmospheric colour palette, and excellent use of light and shade. Kids will be happily enraptured, but be warned: their mummies and daddies might feel icy fingers tickling their spines!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Hodder: Science fiction author, winner of the 2010 Philip K. Dick Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The detailed, spectacular and vibrantly colored illustrations make this original and gifted story come to life with a special magic. Mark Watson's children's books are a must read for all children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJackie Ferrell: Readers' Favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is what the little ones want - stunning illustrations and a magical, exciting story. Mark Watson's 'The Travelling Circus' is his best yet, and really raises the bar for children's authors.\u003cbr\u003eA little boy receives an unexpected present, which turns out to be much more than just a toy. What starts out as pure joy, ends up with a valuable lesson that things are not always what they seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most visually exciting books I've seen in a long time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRick Smith: Best selling author and publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA delightfully funny fairy tale that also manages to be deep, dark and haunting. This macabre, multi-layered bedtime story features stunning illustrations. Including a cover by the world famous comic book artist Drew Geraci and scintillating rhyme by master storyteller, Mark Watson.\u003cbr\u003eThe Travelling Circus is the third illustrated children's picture book by the multi award-winning, best selling children's author, Mark Watson - winner of IPPY, Moonbeam and Readers' Favorite awards.\u003cbr\u003eYou can find out more about Mark and his brilliant illustrated children's books here: http:\/\/www.marknpablo.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Watson Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019513544944,"sku":"9780995644809","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780995644809_p0.jpg?v=1763901108","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780995644809","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}