Balloon
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2025

Balloon

By Bruce Handy, Julie Kwon (Illustrator)

A lost balloon leads to unexpected discoveries and a heartwarming surprise.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 137 ratings
44 pages
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A young boy loses his cherished orange balloon, sparking a whimsical journey of discovery. As he spots orange, round objects everywhere, hope rekindles. Will he find a new treasure to cherish? This nearly wordless adventure invites readers to explore, imagine, and delight in a surprise ending that promises warmth and joy. Perfect for young seekers and dreamers.

From the publisher

A sweet and engaging seek-and-find story that follows the ups and downs of a lost balloon. What’s better than holding onto a brand-new bright orange balloon? Oh no! What’s worse than accidentally letting go of a bright orange balloon and watching it float up . . . up . . . up into the sky? In this nearly wordless book, sharp-eyed readers will spot something orange and round in every scene as they join an endearing journey from disappointment to hope to a surprise ending better than they could have imagined. A balloon, seek-and-find play, and a (literally) warm-and-fuzzy ending–who could ask for more? GENTLE STORY: The world is a noisy and busy place. This warm and welcoming picture book is just right for when children (and parents) just want to relax with a sweet story in a familiar setting with relatable characters. Its gentle message of resilience and optimism shines. INTERACTIVE READING EXPERIENCE: Within its quiet framework, there is ample room for active engagement–searching each scene for the lost balloon, finding the humorous moments and small side stories. and guessing what might happen next. WORDLESS BOOKS: For early learners and emerging readers, wordless picture books are wonderful for expanding their imaginations, and becoming more active readers. Perfect for: Young readers who enjoy seek-and-find books Parents, grandparents, and caregivers Teachers and librarians seeking wordless picture books to share Gift-giving for birthday, baby shower, or holiday Fans of picture books like Hot Dog, Every Little Kindness, and Bruce Handy’s What If One Day…

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
44
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
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Book details

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Published
October 14, 2025
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781797215044

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