23 Apr BOOKS AND BALLOONS
April 23rd is World Book Day. What better way to celebrate than by rounding up a list of children’s books featuring balloons? These books will take you and your little ones up to new heights of imagination with each colorful page. Keep reading for this uplifting list!
The Remember Balloons
By Jessie Oliveros
What’s Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Where Do Balloons Go!
By Jamie Lee Curtis
A gentle and humorous exploration of the joys and perils of a balloon’s life is whimsically brought to life by Laura Cornell’s illustrations. When one little boy accidentally lets go of his balloon, his imagination takes him on a journey.
Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride
By Marjorie Priceman
The first “manned” hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket?
Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm
By Jerdine Nolen
Harvey Potter was a very strange fellow indeed. He was a farmer but not like any farmer you’ve ever met. He didn’t grow corn, okra, or tomatoes. Harvey Potter grew balloons. No one knew exactly how he did it, but with the help of the light of a full moon, one friendly child catches a peek of just how Harvey Potter does it. And keeps some magic for herself.
Balloons Over Broadway
By Melissa Sweet
Everyone’s a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Who first invented these “upside-down puppets”? Meet Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire!
Sebastian and the Balloon
By Philip C. Stead
On a boring day, on a dull street, Sebastian sat high atop his roof―something he was never supposed to do. When he launched himself into the air in his balloon made of Grandma’s afghans and patchwork quilts, his journey took on a life of its own and his boring day turned into the adventure of a lifetime.
Sally’s Great Balloon Adventure
By Stephen Huneck
When Sally’s family visits a hot air balloon field, the loyal black Labrador retriever is tempted by the smell of fresh chicken coming from one of the balloons. She follows the delicious scent to a balloon basket, and—whoops—the balloon takes flight! Soon she’s soaring above the ground, looking out at the tiny people below as they try to bring her back down. Beautiful panoramic scenes and Sally’s trademark witty thoughts accompany her latest adventure in the open skies, in a book that is sure to charm dog owners and fans of intrepid Sally.
Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon
By Margret & H.A. Rey
While on vacation, George and the man with the yellow hat stop to see Mt. Rushmore. There’s no time to take a helicopter ride for a close-up view – the hot air balloon races are about to start! Whisked up and away at the races, a surprised George gets a close-up view of the presidents after all.
The Twenty-One Balloons
By William Pene du Bois
Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions
The Great Balloon Hullaballoo
By Peter Bently
When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction…
Which of these books do you have in your home? Share in the comments below!