I'm not usually a fan of clowns, but the one in this book is extremely endearing. He is also incredibly resilient. After being tossed in the trash with a bunch of other stuffed animals, he brushes himself off and meanders about town in search of a new home for himself and the rest of the cast-offs. The watercolor and ink drawings in Blake's signature carefree style bring energy and lightheartedness to what would otherwise be a pretty sad story, and its ending leaves readers filled with joy.
Clown by Quentin Blake. United Kingdom: Red Fox, 1998. [9780099493617]
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