About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is transitioning from a world of toddler toys to the expansive, independent play of a school-aged kid. It is the perfect choice for a child who treats their inanimate toys like living companions or for an evening when you want to nurture quiet observation and internal storytelling. Because this is a wordless book, it invites a unique bonding experience where the child leads the narrative, helping them build confidence in their own creative voice. The story follows a young boy whose coin-operated mechanical horse comes to life at night, leading him away from the mundane sidewalk to a dazzling, secret circus. Through Peter Collington's detailed and atmospheric illustrations, children explore themes of freedom, mastery, and the magic hidden in plain sight. It is a gentle, sophisticated adventure that validates a child's inner life and the belief that anything is possible once the rest of the world goes to sleep.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
Secular and metaphorical. There are no heavy thematic burdens here, only the slight tension of being out at night without parents, which is resolved through the safe return and the dreamlike quality of the art.
