★
“Worked in pencil on matte film, Frazee’s lightly smudgy comic line drawings convey relief, repose, terror, suspense, and, at last, Olympian-level physical skill in this droll comedy.”
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Publishers Weekly
, Starred Review
★
“‘Behold: The Great Zapfino!’ In this nearly wordless tale, Barnett and Frazee depict the story of a former circus performer who decides to explore a safer form of employment… VERDICT This charming tale will have children of all ages spellbound. Highly recommended for purchase.”
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School Library Journal
, Starred Review
“This fun mini-adventure will delight kids as they pore over the illustrations and fill in story details with their imaginations.”
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Booklist
“With its expert pacing and delightful details, this is a splendid collaboration between two picture-book greats.”
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The Horn Book Review
“Children ages 4-8 will cheer as Zapfino tries to live up to his name in this funny and redemptive story.”
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The Wall Street Journal
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