Chipper the Clown

by Don M. Winn

Chipper the Clown tells the story of a man who remembers his childhood dreams of only wanting to make people laugh. So he packs up his things and goes off to join the circus as a clown. Then he is embarrassed when he finds out he isn't good at it. Nobody thinks he's funny. Who ever heard of a clown in a pinstriped suit? So what will Chipper do? He turns to the older, more experienced clowns for some good advice. This story is about the benefits of asking the right people for help and not giving up when following a dream.

20 pages, Paperback

First published June 21, 2010

About the author

Don M. Winn is the multi-award-winning author of twelve picture books and five children's novels—The Knighting of Sir Kaye, The Lost Castle Treasure, Legend of the Forest Beast, The Eldridge Conspiracy, and Mystery of the White Knight. Don's picture books include The Higgledy-Piggledy Pigeon; Superhero; Twitch the Squirrel and the Forbidden Bridge; Shelby the Cat; Space Cop Zack, Protector of the Galaxy; and many others.

Parents and educators know that when stories are fun and engaging, kids spend more time reading. But what if the books you choose for your children or students not only entertain but also teach? Imagine finding stories that combine the life lessons of Aesop's Fables with the appealing characters and compelling adventures of beloved classics. Don Winn's award-winning picture books are just such a find.

Don Winn's Sir Kaye the Boy Knight series, starring the young knight Sir Kaye Balfour, is full of fun, exciting adventures that appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Kaye's beloved but absent father is his inspiration, and he strives to meet challenges with the values his chivalrous father taught him. His best pal, Reggie, who is dyslexic and also struggles with low self-esteem, often surprises himself by his ability to make meaningful contributions to those around him. The Sir Kaye series is unique because it features characters learning to meet life's challenges without magic or superpowers. These young heroes deal with internal questions and uncertainty as they work through the events they face, and each one finds his own way. The books are fun and enjoyed by any reader, but they are particular favorites of kids who need heroes dealing with difficulties like their own: dyslexia, learning challenges, absentee parents, being targets of bullying, or struggling with low self-esteem.

Don has been writing for over 20 years. A dyslexic reader and writer himself, Don works tirelessly to encourage struggling young readers to embrace their love of stories and to keep on reading!

Don Winn lives in Round Rock, Texas with his wife.
Find out more at www.donwinn.com

Reviews

[Jade West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don Winn’s Chipper the Clown is packed with more life lessons than one can count. It is the story of Chipper, a man who chooses to quit his job and pursue his dreams of being a clown. However, while he is easily able to make his family laugh, he is unable to keep a crowd’s attention. It is then that he decides to get the advice of some older clowns who give him the tools he needs to succeed. This story not only teaches children to pursue their dreams, but it also encourages them not give up when things don’t work out immediately and to not be afraid to seek advice from others. This is a must-read for children with big dreams.

[Linda Minich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story with a good moral. My grandson used it for his book report.

[Iwona Malek]

Good