228:. The story is based on true events, but some things have changed. The book has been translated into many different languages, including English, German, Hebrew and Dutch. Lilibet is the only story of the series told in a first-person narrative. Astrid Lindgren first established contact with the circus. Then she visited it and invited the circus children to her home, where she had a party. Anna Riwwkin was also present at the party. Later Anna Riwkin accompanied the circus on his tour and took the photos.
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The clown Teddy Ballon believes in
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