“Nogales’ story will unquestionably stand as a solid read-aloud that is equally entertaining for both adults and children…. Readers will surely revisit this book closely.” ―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“This wildly creative and rhythmic tale captures all the fun and excitement of the big top…. This well-crafted story is a beautiful tapestry of art, humor, and friendship. Librarians will want to add this book to their collections of read-aloud hits.” ―School Library Journal

“A fun read aloud… Readers will enjoy listening to rhyming words and looking at the detailed, colorful illustrations.” ―School Library Connection

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2018

Alabama Camellia Award (Nominee, Grades K-1) ―Alabama Department of Education, 2018-2019

Jill Nogales, ever since she was a little girl, only ever wanted to play house and write stories. So now that she’s all grown-up, that’s what she does. Her stories have been published in a variety of children’s magazines including Highlights for Children. She lives in Idaho, with her husband, three children, and one silly dog.

Lorraine Rocha started out studying architecture but quickly realized she wanted to draw more than just floor plans and returned to school to study illustration and animation at San Jose State University. After graduation, she worked at Industrial Light + Magic in the art department, contributing to such films as National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Miracle at St. Anna, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Iron Man. Following her time at ILM, Lorraine worked as a concept artist on the game Bioshock 2 and taught classes at The Art Institute of Las Vegas. She lives in California.