"Moses and his family are going to the circus.

On the way, they stop to look at the holiday displays in a department store window. Moses can't hear the music. He is deaf."

Moses and his family are going to the Big Apples Circus of the Senses! The experience is especially thrilling for Moses, who is deaf, because the show is designed for the hearing impaired. Joined by his mother, father, and little sister Renee, Moses enjoys a fun-filled day of acrobatic stunts, clown acts, and animal shows!

Millman emphasizes Moses relationship with his sister, Renee who is learning sign language so she can better communicate with her brother.  Millman highlights Moses' role as a teacher as he helps her develop sign language skills.

"Renee is fascinated by a funny dog act.

"Two cats! "she signs.

"You mean two dogs". corrects Moses.

Throughout the story, Moses' character is portrayed as an active and engaging young man who happens to be deaf. Millmans' tale does not concentrate on Moses disability; it focuses on his adventurous lifestyle.

"Next the clowns choose a child from the audience to be part of the act. Moses is thrilled, he's the one."

Millimans' illustrations are lively and vibrant and depict a wonderfully entertaining circus show. An added illustrative feature is instruction for communication in American Sign Language. Young readers are able to express much of the story using American Sign Language!  From the pictures of the clowns to the trapeze artists, the illustrations superbly complement the extremely descriptive text detailing the circus show.

Children of all ages will adore this story about Moses' day at the circus!