Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly
Author
Tuula Pere
Illustrator
Francesco Orazzini
Themes
Generations, Circus
The authors do a remarkable job of highlighting the importance of realizing your strengths and never giving up in life.
This is a beautifully written story of two friends who, although at different stages of their lives, show compassion, understanding, and strength for one another.
Along with the charming illustrations, this is the perfect story for young readers because it is easy to follow, and the message is evident throughout.
— Literary Titan
Despite most of her books being packed with emotional depth and complexity, each one seems to tackle emotional depth and complexity in a fresh and different way! It's incredible to consider the range that Pere has as an author and, really, a thinker.
Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly is yet another emotionally-charged and powerful children's book by Tuula Pere, our 2023 Author of the Year and multi-time overall winner! This book packed a punch that we weren't expecting and in a way we weren't expecting it.
Other than that, we really enjoyed and appreciated this book.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere has written a touching story explaining aging and the loss that accompanies it.
Tuula Pere does a spectacular job of revealing to readers that despite the age gap between this dynamic pair, Roscoe and Rolly are talented and resourceful in unique ways. This story is suitable for small children and will teach young readers the importance of forming healthy friendships, supporting their friends, believing in themselves, developing a resilient spirit, and learning to problem-solve.
The illustrations by Francesco Orazzini are pastel, subtle, and descriptive, adding another dimension to the developing story.
— Delene Vrey, Readers’ Favorite
The authors do a remarkable job of highlighting the importance of realizing your strengths and never giving up in life.
This is a beautifully written story of two friends who, although at different stages of their lives, show compassion, understanding, and strength for one another.
Along with the charming illustrations, this is the perfect story for young readers because it is easy to follow, and the message is evident throughout.
— Literary Titan
Despite most of her books being packed with emotional depth and complexity, each one seems to tackle emotional depth and complexity in a fresh and different way! It's incredible to consider the range that Pere has as an author and, really, a thinker.
Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly is yet another emotionally-charged and powerful children's book by Tuula Pere, our 2023 Author of the Year and multi-time overall winner! This book packed a punch that we weren't expecting and in a way we weren't expecting it.
Other than that, we really enjoyed and appreciated this book.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere has written a touching story explaining aging and the loss that accompanies it.
Tuula Pere does a spectacular job of revealing to readers that despite the age gap between this dynamic pair, Roscoe and Rolly are talented and resourceful in unique ways. This story is suitable for small children and will teach young readers the importance of forming healthy friendships, supporting their friends, believing in themselves, developing a resilient spirit, and learning to problem-solve.
The illustrations by Francesco Orazzini are pastel, subtle, and descriptive, adding another dimension to the developing story.
— Delene Vrey, Readers’ Favorite
The authors do a remarkable job of highlighting the importance of realizing your strengths and never giving up in life.
— Literary Titan
This is a beautifully written story of two friends who, although at different stages of their lives, show compassion, understanding, and strength for one another.
— Literary Titan
Along with the charming illustrations, this is the perfect story for young readers because it is easy to follow, and the message is evident throughout.
— Literary Titan
Despite most of her books being packed with emotional depth and complexity, each one seems to tackle emotional depth and complexity in a fresh and different way! It's incredible to consider the range that Pere has as an author and, really, a thinker.
— Outstanding Creator
Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly is yet another emotionally-charged and powerful children's book by Tuula Pere, our 2023 Author of the Year and multi-time overall winner! This book packed a punch that we weren't expecting and in a way we weren't expecting it.
— Outstanding Creator
Other than that, we really enjoyed and appreciated this book.
— Outstanding Creator
Tuula Pere has written a touching story explaining aging and the loss that accompanies it.
— Delene Vrey, Readers’ Favorite
Tuula Pere does a spectacular job of revealing to readers that despite the age gap between this dynamic pair, Roscoe and Rolly are talented and resourceful in unique ways. This story is suitable for small children and will teach young readers the importance of forming healthy friendships, supporting their friends, believing in themselves, developing a resilient spirit, and learning to problem-solve.
— Makeda Cummings, Readers’ Favorite
The illustrations by Francesco Orazzini are pastel, subtle, and descriptive, adding another dimension to the developing story.
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
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