Isbn: 9798295599071 - a day at the fair: a fairground adventure in rhyme (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A Day at the Fair is a joyful, rhythmic tour through a classic American fairground, presented as a sequence of short, self¿contained poems that together form a full¿day adventure. Each vignette highlights a beloved attraction, food, or character, creating a tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, and emotions that define the fair experience for young readers.The journey begins with the Ferris wheel rising above the fair, offering a child's¿eye sense of wonder as tiny people shrink below and the world spins in gentle circles. From this high vantage point, the book shifts to the sensory delights on the ground-cotton candy in pastel clouds, sticky fingers, and melt¿away sweetness that sets the tone for the treats to come.Rides and games form the heart of the adventure. The merry¿göround glitters with painted horses and looping music, while the balloon stand fills the sky with drifting colors. Skill games like ring toss and the duck pond invite playful suspense, each promising prizes and cheers. The prize booth later gathers these triumphs into a treasure trove of teddy bears and toys.Food becomes its own celebration: funnel cakes dusted in sugar, lemonade fizzing in bright yellow cups, popcorn popping in salty bursts, candy apples shining with sticky glaze, and ice cream melting in the summer sun. Each treat is described with sensory richness that mirrors a child's excitement.The book also highlights the fair's performances and spectacles. A parade marches through with bands, clowns, dancers, and towering floats. The Big Top Tent promises circus magic, while jugglers keep balls flying in dazzling arcs. Fireworks close the night with booming color, marking the fair's grand finale.Animals add warmth and charm. The petting zoo invites gentle interactions with goats, sheep, bunnies, and chickens. Pony rides offer a slower, more personal moment of connection, while the prize pig-plump, proud, and ribboned-celebrates the agricultural roots of many fairs. Tractor pulls and tractor rides reinforce this rural heritage, blending machinery, strength, and community cheer.Throughout the book, visual sparkle plays a major role. Carousel lights twinkle in the evening, balloons sway in the breeze, and fireworks scatter color across the sky. The poems emphasize motion-spinning, trotting, popping, marching-creating a sense of continuous activity that mirrors a real fair's energy.As the day winds down, the final poem gently transitions from excitement to reflection. The lights dim, the fun settles, and the child narrator waves goodbye to the fairground. The closing lines frame the entire experience as a memory to treasure, a bright moment that lingers even after the gates close.Taken together, the poems form a cohesive celebration of childhood wonder. Each page captures a single iconic fairground moment, but the sequence builds a full narrative arc: arrival, exploration, peak excitement, and a warm, dreamy farewell. The tone remains upbeat, rhythmic, and accessible, making the book ideal for read¿aloud sessions and early readers. It evokes nostalgia for adults while offering vivid, imaginative entry points for children discovering the fair for the first time.A Day at the Fair ultimately serves as both a poetic scrapbook and a sensory tour-an invitation to savor the magic, community, and simple joys that make a day at the fair unforgettable.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A Day at the Fair is a joyful, rhythmic tour through a classic American fairground, presented as a sequence of short, self-contained poems that together form a full-day adventure. Each vignette highlights a beloved attraction, food, or character, creating a tapestry of sights, sounds, tastes, and emotions that define the fair experience for young readers.The journey begins with the Ferris wheel rising above the fair, offering a child's-eye sense of wonder as tiny people shrink below and the world spins in gentle circles. From this high vantage point, the book shifts to the sensory delights on the ground-cotton candy in pastel clouds, sticky fingers, and melt-away sweetness that sets the tone for the treats to come.Rides and games form the heart of the adventure. The merry-go-round glitters with painted horses and looping music, while the balloon stand fills the sky with drifting colors. Skill games like ring toss and the duck pond invite playful suspense, each promising prizes and cheers. The prize booth later gathers these triumphs into a treasure trove of teddy bears and toys.Food becomes its own celebration: funnel cakes dusted in sugar, lemonade fizzing in bright yellow cups, popcorn popping in salty bursts, candy apples shining with sticky glaze, and ice cream melting in the summer sun. Each treat is described with sensory richness that mirrors a child's excitement.The book also highlights the fair's performances and spectacles. A parade marches through with bands, clowns, dancers, and towering floats. The Big Top Tent promises circus magic, while jugglers keep balls flying in dazzling arcs. Fireworks close the night with booming color, marking the fair's grand finale.Animals add warmth and charm. The petting zoo invites gentle interactions with goats, sheep, bunnies, and chickens. Pony rides offer a slower, more personal moment of connection, while the prize pig-plump, proud, and ribboned-celebrates the agricultural roots of many fairs. Tractor pulls and tractor rides reinforce this rural heritage, blending machinery, strength, and community cheer.Throughout the book, visual sparkle plays a major role. Carousel lights twinkle in the evening, balloons sway in the breeze, and fireworks scatter color across the sky. The poems emphasize motion-spinning, trotting, popping, marching-creating a sense of continuous activity that mirrors a real fair's energy.As the day winds down, the final poem gently transitions from excitement to reflection. The lights dim, the fun settles, and the child narrator waves goodbye to the fairground. The closing lines frame the entire experience as a memory to treasure, a bright moment that lingers even after the gates close.Taken together, the poems form a cohesive celebration of childhood wonder. Each page captures a single iconic fairground moment, but the sequence builds a full narrative arc: arrival, exploration, peak excitement, and a warm, dreamy farewell. The tone remains upbeat, rhythmic, and accessible, making the book ideal for read-aloud sessions and early readers. It evokes nostalgia for adults while offering vivid, imaginative entry points for children discovering the fair for the first time.A Day at the Fair ultimately serves as both a poetic scrapbook and a sensory tour-an invitation to savor the magic, community, and simple joys that make a day at the fair unforgettable. A bright, rhythmic tour of a bustling fairground, celebrating rides, treats, animals, games, and nighttime magic. Each poem captures a joyful moment, creating a warm, sensory adventure from sunrise excitement to fireworks and farewell. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…