Capture the unforgettable excitement of the day the circus came to townl Early in the century, the arrival of a circus troupe was one of the year's most thrilling events. The raucous calliope and its stirring anthem lured everyone to come and see; miraculously parading down Main Street was everything from huge, regal elephants to baggy-pants clowns covered with greasepaint. Noise, dust, and heady animal smells filled the air. With the arrival of the circus, something glamorous, stupendous, magical had suddenly transformed everyday life. No wonder many a boy and girl dreamed of running off to join the troupe, to become a lion tamer, a juggler or a clown.

Now you can re-create the carnival-like atmosphere of the -circus parade with this authentic, colorful cut & assemble book. The calliope, the clowns, the fierce and beautiful big cats, a Roman chariot and other procession favorites are all here, printed on heavy card stock. Step-by-step detailed assembly directions and diagrams make putting together your own parade easy and fun. All you need are scissors and ordinary glue. Arrange the wagons however you please; use your imagination to develop a thrilling circus adventure. just listen for the lion's roar....

Cut & Assemble a Circus Parade in Full Color allows for an endless variety of creative play. This sturdy, inexpensive toy will last through many re-creations of circus magic, providing hours of absorbing entertainment for the young and the young at heart.

Original Dover (1985) publication. Introduction. Instructions. Assembly diagrams. 32 pages printed one side only on heavy card stock. 9 1/4 x 12 1/4. Paperbound.