On his birthday, Mark Smith, age 4, was the happiest boy in Denver, Colorado. He was excited because he was going to the circus with Steve, Tracy and Aunt Susan.

As soon as they arrived at the circus, Mark bought popcorn and delicious cotton candy. Clutching his ticket, he anxiously waited in line.
 

                                                Birthday Book, pg  1

As Mark neared the main entrance to the circus tent, he could see a funny clown juggling many balls. The ticket Mark held in his hand had a sparkling star on it.

Seeing the star, the ticket-taker exclaimed, "Wait, little boy, your ticket is special. The star allows you to sit in the very front row!"

Mark rushed to his seat, and the show immediately began.


                                               Birthday Book, pg  2

Next, a bright red fire truck carrying fire-fighting bears raced toward a burning building.

Mark, along with Steve, Tracy and Aunt Susan shouted, "Jump! Jump!" to the bear trapped inside the burning building.

Quickly the frightened bear leaped into the safety net below. In a hurry rescue bears stopped the fire by spraying water on the raging flames.


                                              Birthday Book, pg  3

"TOOT-TOOT," chugged a steam train as it rolled toward the center stage. The train clickity-clacked in a big circle and stopped directly in front of Mark.

Clowns wearing colorful costumes jumped out of one tiny car and did tricks that made everyone laugh. Mark wondered how so many clowns could fit inside such a small car.

                                                Birthday Book, pg  4