Download or read book Circus Family Dog written by Andrew Clements and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000-04-17 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grumps is a circus dog who loves to make people laugh--all he has to do is lie down on the ground with his feet in the air and the crowds cheer and roar. But one day a new dog named Sparks joins the circus. Sparks can jump through hoops, balance a ball on his nose, and even ride on the back of a running zebra. How can an old dog with one simple trick compete with the likes of Sparks? Sue Truesdell's exuberant illustrations capture all the excitement of circus life in this heartwarming story about friendship, family, and the universal need for acceptance.