This is a absolutely delightful children's book. H.A. Rey definitely has a style (Curious George) that is visible in See the Circus. Since it is a flip book, I'll discuss the illustrations first. They are bright and engaging. They are simple and uncluttered. In fact, in on page a child might recognize "the man with the yellow hat" in a cameo appearance. The text on each page is broken into two simple rhyming quatrains. H.A. Rey uses simple alliteration and assonance, to create the rhyme. He also has added repetition at the end of the second quatrain on each page. This is a great feature of the text for a beginning reader. The circus theme of acts and animals is also always a hit with younger children. This book was engaging, makes a younger reader think and draw conclusions. A great read for a young person. ( )