The Red Balloon
The Red Balloon
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The Red Balloon

Written by Albert Lamorisse
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3 - 7
Reading age
48
Page count
39
Words per page
AD620L
Lexile measure
May 3, 2016
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Based on the Academy Award-winning film, The Red Balloon is the moving story of a boy and his best friend–a bright red balloon. Told through captivating photographs taken during filming, and set against the unmistakable beauty of the streets of Paris, Albert Lamorisse’s beloved story is a moving tribute to childhood that continues to inspire readers of every generation. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year.

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friendshipculturefeelings and emotionsParisballoonssocial themestoys, dolls and puppets

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781101935217
    Publication Date
    May 3, 2016
    Publisher
    Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1956
    Page Count
    48
    Words Per Page
    39
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lexile® Level
    AD620L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    8640
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    UG

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