Reviews for Moses Goes to the Circus

The average rating for Moses Goes to the Circus based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-11-10 00:00:00 DAvid Scarpetti Good book for a special older kid storytime involving American Sign Language. AR 2.7 Wireless audio headsets, which use a state-of-the-art infrared transmission system, are distributed to allow visually impaired audience members to hear Circus Founder and Co-founder Paul Binder and Michael Christensen deliver a live play-by-play description of the action in the ring. In addition, American Sign Language interpreters are strategically positioned in spotlights to sign throughout the performances. Individuals with vision impairments have their choice of a large-print program or a Braille descriptive program, distributed in advance, each of which describes the various acts in detail. Finally, there is a "touch session" after the show where children are welcomed into the ring to meet the artists and to literally feel a clown nose, a juggler's clubs, or the silky coat of a performing dog. Circus of the Senses is currently offered free-of-charge in Dulles, New York and Boston.

Review # 2 was written on 2017-09-22 00:00:00 David Lessard Fabulous book about a deaf boy and his hearing family. Diagrams of ASL included were sometimes slightly confusing but necessary and interesting. I love the gentle art, the realistic family, the cute storyline. The book highlights a little-known "Circus of the Senses" which companies put on especially for children with disabilities. Charming book about a lost part of our culture. Nice to see a positive spin on circuses which generally receive harsh undeserved criticism.