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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2013 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
The Big Balloon
Written & illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Part of the Pip and Posy series
A lost balloon leads to unexpected fun.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 441 ratings
32 pages· 165 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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