The Fairy Circus
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The Fairy Circus is a children's book written and illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop
. In this book, the fairies, enchanted by a human circus
which visits their meadow, put on a circus of their own with the woodland creatures. First published in 1931, it was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1932.
Dorothy P. Lathrop
Dorothy Pulis Lathrop was an American author and illustrator of children's books. Lathrop was born April 16, 1891 in Albany, New York...
. In this book, the fairies, enchanted by a human circus
Circus
A circus is commonly a travelling company of performers that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, unicyclists and other stunt-oriented artists...
which visits their meadow, put on a circus of their own with the woodland creatures. First published in 1931, it was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1932.