What was your favorite circus act in the book and why?

This is a discussion prompt for Circus Over 50 Flaps plus Seek and Find by Roxie Munro. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Can you make up your own rhyme about one of the circus performers?

This is a discussion prompt for Circus Over 50 Flaps plus Seek and Find by Roxie Munro. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

If you could be any circus performer, who would you be and what would you do?

This is a discussion prompt for Circus Over 50 Flaps plus Seek and Find by Roxie Munro. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What other things do you think might be hidden behind the flaps that weren't shown?

This is a discussion prompt for Circus Over 50 Flaps plus Seek and Find by Roxie Munro. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Circus Over 50 Flaps plus Seek and Find

Name: Circus Over 50 Flaps plus Seek and Find
ISBN: 9780811852098

by Roxie Munro

Explore the dazzling world of the circus with over 50 flaps to lift and exciting seek-and-find challenges on every page. Rhyming text guides young detectives to discover hidden objects amidst astoundi

About This Book

"Circus Over 50 Flaps Plus Seek-and-Find!" is a highly interactive picture book that invites young readers aged 4-11 into the thrilling world of the big top. Each vibrant spread features various circus acts, from trapeze artists to animal performers, accompanied by rhyming text. Children will delight in lifting over 50 flaps to reveal surprises and engaging in seek-and-find activities, where they must locate specific objects hidden within the detailed illustrations. This book is perfect for building observation skills, expanding vocabulary, and fostering a love for reading through playful discovery.

Flaps open to reveal circus acts, from astounding acrobats to elegant elephants, and rhyming text lists objects hidden within each performance.

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Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Creativity & Imagination Teamwork & Collaboration Empathy & Kindness Puzzles & Games

Wonderlit Review

"Circus Over 50 Flaps Plus Seek-and-Find!" by Roxie Munro is a delightful and engaging interactive picture book that transports young readers directly under the big top. The book showcases various classic circus acts, from agile acrobats and daring trapeze artists to performing elephants and clowns, all brought to life with vibrant, detailed illustrations. The core of its appeal lies in its interactive elements: over 50 flaps invite children to peek behind curtains, into tents, and under props, revealing hidden surprises and expanding the scenes. Complementing this is a seek-and-find challenge on every spread, where rhyming clues guide readers to locate specific objects. The book handles its subject matter with pure joy and wonder, focusing on the spectacle and excitement of the circus without delving into any sensitive topics. The emotional arc is consistently light, playful, and uplifting, designed to evoke happiness and curiosity. This book is specifically for children aged 4-11 who love interactive play, puzzles, and the vibrant energy of the circus. It's an excellent choice for a parent looking for a book that encourages active engagement rather than passive listening, especially for a child who enjoys detailed illustrations and the satisfaction of finding hidden items. Parents should preview the book to understand the seek-and-find mechanics, as some hidden objects might require a bit more searching, which can be a fun shared activity. Younger children (4-6) will adore the flaps and the general circus atmosphere, while older children (7-11) will be more adept at solving the rhyming seek-and-find puzzles independently, making it a great choice for both read-aloud and independent exploration. What makes this book stand out is its dual interactive approach; combining both lift-the-flaps and seek-and-find with rhyming clues offers a richer, more varied engagement than many single-concept interactive books. It's a fantastic tool for developing observation skills, early literacy through rhyme, and sustained attention.