Big-top Benn
“Big-top Benn” by David McKee, published by Tate Publishing in March 2014, is a delightful children’s book that continues the adventures of Mr Benn, a character beloved for his extraordinary escapades. This edition features 48 pages of enchanting illustrations that showcase McKee’s unique artistic style, inviting young readers into a whimsical world where an ordinary man dons a clown costume and embarks on a journey filled with circus magic.
In this story, Mr Benn’s transformation leads him to a vibrant circus environment, complete with big-top tents and a cast of colorful performers. The narrative captures the charm of classic children’s storytelling while introducing new generations to the artistry that defined a golden age of illustration. Readers will appreciate the imaginative themes of adventure and transformation that resonate throughout this engaging tale.
Official synopsis Publisher
Mr Benn is Back! First published forty years ago, “Big Top Benn” is one of a series of adventures by author and illustrator David McKee that inspired the legendary TV series that made Mr Benn part of the folk memory of the nation. Mr Benn is an ordinary man who has extraordinary adventures. In this entrancing story he swaps his bowler hat and black suit for an extravagant clown costume and finds himself transported into a world of big-top tents and circus performers. Through the inimitable charm and unique style of David McKee’s original artwork this enchanting book brings to a new generation the glories of a golden age of children’s book illustration and story telling.
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