the five rollatinis by jan balet

"The Five Rollatinis" is a children's book by Jan Balet that tells the story of Bambino, the youngest member of the Rollatini family circus. When Bambino is too small to ride the Wonder Horse Ammonia with the rest of the Rollatinis, he must find another way to contribute to the family business. Bambino performs with the acrobats, rubs elbows with the elephants, and teaches the dancing bear to bicycle, but he feels lonely and left out being apart from the rest of the troupe.

In addition to being a charming story about finding one's place in the world, "The Five Rollatinis" also includes a collection of hand-drawn illustrations that young readers can use to practice counting. The book features a range of colorful images of circus animals and performers, including lions, tigers, clowns, and more. This vintage title, which was originally published in 1959 and has been reissued by AMMO Books, is sure to enchant children with its vivid illustrations and engaging story.

written and illustrated by Jan Balet

Hardcover with Dust Jacket | 8.5 x 10.25 inches | 24 pages