Penelope's Balloons

Written by Brooke Bourgeois

An elephant loses her beloved balloons, sparking a journey of self-discovery and friendship.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Penelope, an elephant with a passion for her ten red balloons, faces heartbreak when they all disappear. As she navigates her loss, Penelope embarks on a journey that explores identity, community, and the power of friendship. Will she find acceptance and learn to embrace her differences? This charming tale invites young readers to join Penelope in discovering the strength found in friends and family, while gently addressing themes of anxiety and emotional growth. Perfect for sparking discussions on managing worries and celebrating uniqueness.

From the publisher

From a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing picture book about an elephant’s quest for acceptance–destined to become a modern classic. Penelope loves her ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere she goes–school, ballet class, and the market. But when she loses all her balloons, Penelope is devastated. With a gentle nod to perennial classics in its art style, Penelope’s Balloons is a celebration of differences, embracing your identity, and, especially, friendship. Debut author-illustrator Brooke Bourgeois beautifully explores childhood passions, identity, and anxiety in this timeless story about the power of friends, family, and community. Penelope’s Balloons is an imaginative elephant book that promotes themes of identity, community, and emotional growth. Perfect for anyone in search of anxiety books for kids, as well as parents and educators looking for read aloud kids books ages 4-6 that spark discussion around managing worries, embracing differences, and the power of friendship.

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