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The Clown of God

10 minutes 27 seconds

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Color illustration. Jester juggles colored balls for Madonna and child. Caption. Color filled the air. It was magnificent.

Giovanni, a poor Italian boy, becomes a juggler with a traveling troupe of entertainers. He spends his life pleasing crowds, doing what he loves best. When he becomes old and penniless, he goes to live in a monastery. On Christmas Eve, Giovanni gives his last and best performance for the Christ child. Based on the American Library Association Notable Book by Tomie de Paola.

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Runtime: 10 minutes 27 seconds

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    Natalie c. (Charlottesville, VA)
    November 9th, 2018 at 03:48 PM

    Excellently done! All of my children love it!