Mirette on a High Wire

Mirette on a High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully was a 1993 Caldecott winner. It is a story about a little girl, Mirette, who along with the "Great Bellini" conquer their fear. She and her mother run a boarding house where Mirette meets interesting people. When she meets the Great Bellini and discovers what he does, she soon becomes fascinated with high wire walking and is eager to learn the skill. Mirette convinces Bellini to teach her how to walk on a high wire. When Bellini is asked to perform, he needs the help of Mirette to finish the task. Together they entertain the crowd and become a show for the public. McCully's water color pictures in the book are amazing and eye catching. The colors are well blended together and there is lots of details in the pictures.

McCull, Emily Arnold (1992). Mirette on a High Wire. New York: Putman.