The Big Balloon
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2013 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Big Balloon

Written and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Part of the Pip and Posy series

A lost balloon leads to unexpected fun.

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32 pages· 165 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~120L
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Bookroo's summary

Pip's joy over his big red balloon turns to tears when it escapes and pops. As despair looms, Posy steps in with a clever plan to lift his spirits. Can friendship turn a sad day into a joyful adventure? Discover how a simple idea transforms their world, proving that even the smallest gestures can bring the biggest smiles.

From the publisher

Pip and Posy are friends (most of the time!) in the newest title in this series about the dramas of toddler life. Pip is very proud of his big red balloon. But when he lets the balloon go and it pops, he is inconsolable. Luckily, Posy has a very clever idea to cheer up her friend and soon they are having fun again!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
165
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~120L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.3
F&P level
~E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
159125
Publication
Published
April 23, 2013
First published
June 25, 2013
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763663728
LCCN
2012943651

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