The Great Zapfino

"In The Great Zapfino, a circus performer climbs a ladder and prepares to jump off a 10-story diving board. But he can’t do it! He’s scared! He runs away from the circus and gets a job as an elevator operator, and what follows is Zapfino’s adventure to try to overcome his fear. What I love about this book is that it starts with failure, which is both refreshing and relatable. Who among us hasn’t felt like Zapfino? Mac Barnett wrote 73 words in total for this book, which means the reader gets to use their imagination – and Marla Frazee’s beautiful black and white illustrations – to write the rest of Zapfino’s journey. (For ages 0 to 8)"