Books Like The Clown of God
Families who loved The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels they have nothing to contribute or when you want to explore the idea that every gift, no matter how humble, is precious. This classic retelling of an old French legend follows Giovanni, a once-famous juggler who becomes a lonely beggar in his old age. Finding refuge in a monastery, he worries he has no way to honor the holy season until he offers the only thing he has: his talent for juggling. It is a deeply moving story about the dignity of the individual and the beauty of a sincere heart. While the ending involves a peaceful passing, it is handled with such grace and wonder that it provides a sense of profound comfort and spiritual fulfillment rather than fear. It is an essential read for teaching children that their worth is not measured by wealth or status, but by the love they put into their actions.
