The Clown of God -- Tomie dePaola

<b>This beautiful new edition of Tomie dePaola's 1978 classic retelling of a French legend stars a little juggler whose unique talent leads him to what might be a Christmas miracle.</b> <p/>Little Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderful: he can juggle. <p/>The people of Sorrento marvel at his talents, and before long, he becomes famous throughout Italy for his rainbow of colored balls that delight the nobility and townspeople alike. But as the years pass, Giovanni grows old, and his talents begin to fail him. No longer a celebrated performer, he is once again poor and homeless, begging for his food. <p/>Until one Christmas Eve, when Giovanni picks up his rainbow of colored balls once more. And what happens next just might be a miracle...<br><br><b>Author:</b> Tomie dePaola<br><b>Publisher:</b> Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 03/05/2019<br><b>Pages:</b> 48<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.45lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.20d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781534430129<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.7<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>27492 / Clown of God<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic, <i>Strega Nona</i>. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Ca