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"The Big Circus"

created especially for

Judy Elizabeth Brown

With love from
Mom and Dad
May 23, 2001

Judy had waited such a long time for the circus to come to town. She had always dreamed of seeing the lions, elephants and clowns. Now the time had finally come, and she was going to see, that in the town of Grimsdale, Vermont, Judy's dreams can become a reality.

"Welcome children, young and old, to the greatest show around; to the place where animals, magic and entertainment can be found. Step right up and take your seat, inside the tent so grand," a friendly clown said to Judy and her friends at the ticket stand.

Liz, Michelle, and Mark were waiting to sit in their place. Suddenly a clown rushed out with a worried look on her face. "One of our clowns isn't feeling well!" she said. "I'm afraid he can't do the show. Would Judy be willing to take his place? That's all I need to know."

The clown looked down and studied Judy, then smiled with great delight. "Would you be willing to take his place? You are just the perfect height!" Judy looked at her friends with a great big grin, and quickly agreed to go. "Hi Judy, my name is Coco, and tonight you'll be in the show." Coco painted Judy's face white, and gave her bright colored clothes. She topped Judy's head with a bright orange wig and put a red ball on her nose.

And just when Judy was through getting dressed, the lights in the tent went out. A spotlight shone on the ringmaster, who started to walk and shout. "As we begin, please give your attention to the cage just on my right. Where Daniel, our fearless lion trainer, has worked both day and night."

Six giant beasts rushed into the cage, as Daniel cracked his whip. Judy thought to herself, "I could do that, but it's something I'd rather skip." They jumped through hoops and formed a line, and Judy thought it was funny, when a lion rolled onto his back, and showed the crowd his tummy.

As Judy looked up, at the very top of the tent, she had to guess the next act was a most dangerous event. Judy saw a clown step forward, and jump on a flying trapeze. After he swung a couple of times, he hung upside down by his knees.

Suddenly, it seemed to Judy that everything happened at once. Three separate groups came into the tent to perform three different stunts. First came a clown on a one-wheeled ride, as fast as he could go. Juggling things up in the air, he was sure to steal the show.

In the third ring was the funniest thing, Judy thought she had seen it all. When a mouse and seal team stunned the crowd, with balloons and a big bright ball.

The circus fun went on and on. It seemed to last all day. Clowns rolled in on a fire truck, with hoses ready to spray. Liz, Michelle, and Mark were ready for a soak, but when confetti sprayed out on them, Judy saw it was a joke.

Judy was busy watching the show, and completely lost track of time. She was startled when she heard Coco say, "Get ready, we are next in line!"

"Get ready for the big parade!" Coco said to Judy with a grin. "You get to ride an elephant that goes by the name of Big Ben." Judy's eyes grew wide and she laughed with delight when Coco pointed and said, "Climb up this ladder to get on his back, and sit behind his head."

Judy climbed on the back of Big Ben, who stood at least twelve feet high. And just as Judy was settled in, she heard the ring master cry. "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm afraid to say we are close to the end of our show, but we'd like to give you one last act, before we let you go."

We are going to have a big parade, right here inside our tent, but I have a great announcement to make, before we begin the event. The one who's going to lead the parade, lives right here in your hometown. It brings me pleasure to present to you, Grimsdale, Vermont's own Judy the clown!"

When Judy had gotten off Big Ben, and thanked him for the ride, she went to find Coco the Clown and give her a hug good-bye. On the way home Judy remembered the show, where magic and wonder were found. Judy knew she would never forget the day the circus came to town.