Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2—You can do anything at the library
Magnolia's idea of bringing a circus to the library leads to laughter and mayhem. Will her unconventional performance win over the audience or land her in trouble?
Elise Parsley's vibrant illustrations capture the absurdity of Magnolia's antics as she attempts acrobatics, mime acts, and a human cannonball routine.
As the audience grows restless and Magnolia's circus falls apart, a surprising solution emerges when she turns to reading a story aloud.
Discover the power of storytelling and the importance of quiet in the library through Magnolia's unpredictable escapade.
This delightful journey with Magnolia through the library will entertain young readers and leave them eagerly waiting for her next adventure.―Susan Small, Salve Regina University Library, Newport, RI
Praise for If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!:
'Good fun to read aloud.'—Kirkus Reviews
'This enjoyable romp through the library with Magnolia will engage young readers and keep them looking forward to her next adventure.'—School Library Journal
'Spunky little Magnolia continues to push rules to the limit and offer not-so-useful, but always entertaining, advice in her latest outing. Magnolia has to get creative when her human cannonball trick hits a snag. Though the ultimate conclusion is that circuses aren't library-appropriate, the story offers a fun way to address proper library behavior without ignoring the joy books can bring.'―Booklist
'Bright illustrations and plenty of laugh-out-loud humor.'―Brightly