Is it really true that life is like a merry-go-round? And do you like to ride the carousel? This is a story all about reaching for the brass ring. Have you ever wondered what you would win if you grabbed the brass ring off the carousel? Well, this is the story of one girl who did exactly that! She grabbed the brass ring only to find the result was not as she had expected. Once again Penelope Dyan takes a walk through childhood as she remembers when her daughter grabbed for the brass ring. While it is true her daughter had a different reaction than the heroine of this book, this book still serves as a lesson about life and our expectations of what is ahead for us. Sometimes when you get something you thought you really wanted, it doesn't turn out like you imagined. The trick is to grab that brass ring and to make the most of what you get for it; and like the little girl in this book, in the end, you may find yourself quite pleased. Penelope Dyan s a former teacher and award winning writer who loves kids. Her humourous poetry and kid-friendly drawings prove that one hundred percent! So go find a carousel and grab the brass ring!