Circus Family Dog by Andrew Clements (2000) tells a story about what I, as a child, understood the circus to be--one big happy family. Andrew Clements's dedication is "For my family near and far, the greatest show on earth." Grumps is a friendly old dog who's trick is to yawn, close his eyes, and lay down instead of jump through a flaming hoop. Children love this trick. Then, one day, an energetic little dog named Sparks joins the circus. Sparks does lots of tricks and the children love Sparks. Grumps's response is delightful. If you seek rose colored memories of the good old days, with a side of work ethic, you may love this happy tail. Sue Truesdell's illustration style adds to this sincere fun.
Lusiana Gibson has Opposite flashcards - Dog theme. Mister Clips has Dogs Clipart. A Teacher's Purpose has Counting to 10 with Dogs.
