The Clown of God - Tomie Depaola

This beautiful new edition of 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. Full color. \nThis 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. \nLittle Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderful: he can juggle. \n \nThe 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. \n \nUntil one Christmas Eve, when Giovanni picks up his rainbow of colored balls once more. And what happens next just might be a miracle...\n