The hardcover has minimal to no wear to the corners/edges and on the dust jacket. An ex-library copy with the usual markings (stamps, stickers, card pocket, etc.). The binding is tight and pages are clean, no underlining, highlighting, or writing. Awards: The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Books 📚 Check out my shop for more award winning & vintage books! Synopsis | From Caldecott Honor artist and author of the best-selling How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World comes a hilarious picture book romp about the things you can learn and the fun you can have at the circus. Emeline's teacher, Miss Splinter, says the circus will be a great learning experience. Miss Splinter should know, because Miss Splinter knows everything. But while Miss Splinter delivers the lessons, Emeline is learning all by herself. Who is that joining the clowns? Riding the wild horse? Staring into the tigers gaping jaws? And who's the daring little acrobat performing the stunt on the high trapeze...? b-148.12