The circus is coming to town, and when Barney and his friends learn that Emily has never seen a circus and won't be able to attend, they put one on especially for her. After some research at the local library, Barney and his five friends spread out their parachute and use their imagination to magically transform it into a big-top tent complete with live audience. Barney presides as ringmaster, and his circus features a kids' marching band, a car full of clowns, a lion tamer act, Leonard the tap-dancing duck, and much more. Baby Bop, Barney's human friends, a few circus jugglers and clowns, and Scooter the squirrel figure prominently throughout the show. Just wait until you see BJ the Magnificent's big, big act--if his surprise ever arrives, that is. There's lots of spirited singing, including "Yankee Doodle," "I'm Brushing My Teeth," "When the Circus Comes to Town," and "Boom, Boom, Ain't It Nice to Be Crazy." Concepts stressed include cooperation, how work yields big fun, the importance of exercise and good dental hygiene, and the idea that any day can be special if you share it with friends. Barney is an all-time favorite of most kids ages 1 to 6, and this 50-minute video certainly won't disappoint them. --Tami Horiuchi