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Behind the Circus Tent
A young equestrienne waits with her horse and all the other animals for the evening performance.
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First published May 1, 1970
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Leland B. Jacobs
70 books10 followers1907-
Leland Blair Jacobs was an American professor emeritus of education who was known particularly for his work in the teaching of literature. He taught elementary, junior high and high school in rural Michigan, and was an elementary school principal. He also taught at OSU in Columbus, Ohio and trained numerous future teachers of literature in Leonia, New Jersey before he was hired by Teachers College, Columbia University in 1952, from which he retired with the rank of Professor Emeritus. During 22 years on the faculty, Dr. Jacobs developed literature as a major part of early education. He encouraged pupils to read literature for their own development.
Leland Blair Jacobs was an American professor emeritus of education who was known particularly for his work in the teaching of literature. He taught elementary, junior high and high school in rural Michigan, and was an elementary school principal. He also taught at OSU in Columbus, Ohio and trained numerous future teachers of literature in Leonia, New Jersey before he was hired by Teachers College, Columbia University in 1952, from which he retired with the rank of Professor Emeritus. During 22 years on the faculty, Dr. Jacobs developed literature as a major part of early education. He encouraged pupils to read literature for their own development.
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April 1, 2021
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I know circuses are a problematic subject for many of today's families. And indeed it's hard to justify the idea of using wild beasts to entertain. But at least the animals in this picture-book are clearly loved. And the text is an absolutely lovely (free verse) poem, and the illustrations are artistically beautiful (rich watercolor, I think). Maybe this could be enjoyed as historical fiction for slightly older children, discussed in the context of a time well before ours.
Honestly, I have no idea why it's not known to goodreads' users. I would have read and reread it as a child.
I know circuses are a problematic subject for many of today's families. And indeed it's hard to justify the idea of using wild beasts to entertain. But at least the animals in this picture-book are clearly loved. And the text is an absolutely lovely (free verse) poem, and the illustrations are artistically beautiful (rich watercolor, I think). Maybe this could be enjoyed as historical fiction for slightly older children, discussed in the context of a time well before ours.
Honestly, I have no idea why it's not known to goodreads' users. I would have read and reread it as a child.
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