Chock-full of charm and whimsy, this 1948 title tells a simple, endearing tale of a curious little lad on his search for the moon come daylight. As the first picture book by author and illustrator Jan Balet, the imaginative illustrations and lovely storytelling of AMOS AND THE MOON mark the beginning of a lengthy and successful career for the German-American artist. Originally intended as a Christmas present for his son, Balet s book became a gift to many more children; and now in its reissue edition, this vintage title will surely delight a new generation of young readers worldwide."

With no room remaining to ride Wonder Horse Ammonia with the rest of the Rollatinis, little Bambino must find another way to contribute to the family business. But performing apart from the others leaves the sixth, and youngest, Rollatini feeling lonely and left out, even as he flies with the acrobats, rubs elbows with the elephants, and teaches the dancing bear to bicycle.
Not only a charming story of a small circus talent finding his place in the troupe, THE FIVE ROLLATINIS also contains a colorful collection of hand-drawn illustrations to practice counting. Young readers will tally...