Books like Little Black goes to the circus by Walter Farley
Little Black goes to the circus is the second and last book by Walter Farley in the Beginner Books series. The story follows a boy alongside his pony, Little Black, as they encounter a circus. Little Black showcases his tricks to impress the circus performers, while the boy experiences feelings of loneliness as he feels left out of the spectacle.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Walter Farley
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