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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003
See Pip Point
A story about a character named Pip and their adventures with friends Otto and Zee the Bee.
32 pages· 114 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 222 ratings
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Books About Balloons · 45 titles considered
The Best Balloons Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about balloons? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Balloons
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947
The 21 Balloons
A professor's flight goes awry, leading to a mysterious island of wealth and inventions.
192 pages· 32,795 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 26,307 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2018
The Remember Balloons
By Jessie Oliveros, Dana Wulfekotte (Illustrator)
A boy struggles to preserve his grandpa's fading memories as they drift away.
48 pages· 561 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.7/5 Goodreads · 2,379 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
Bernice Gets Carried Away
A grumpy cat's bad day turns into an unexpected adventure with balloons and new friends.
32 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 684 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
A Balloon for Isabel
By Deborah Underwood, Laura Rankin (Illustrator)
Isabel defies rules to get a forbidden balloon on Graduation Day.
32 pages· 572 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 507 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Spencer's New Pet
By Jessie Sima
A boy's pet balloon faces unexpected challenges in a world full of sharp objects.
56 pages
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,157 ratings
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1956
The Red Balloon
A boy's friendship with a red balloon transforms his world in Paris.
48 pages· 1,871 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 900 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018
Iver and Ellsworth
By Casey W. Robinson, Melissa Larson (Illustrator)
Two friends leave their rooftop to find a new adventure.
40 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013
Rise of the Balloon Goons
By Troy Cummings · Book #1 in the The Notebook of Doom series
A boy discovers that balloons are coming to life and wreaking havoc on his town.
96 pages· 6,492 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,112 ratings
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Picture Book · 2015
George's Balloon
By Unknown · Peppa Pig series
George receives a dinosaur balloon that keeps floating away, leading his family and Polly Parrot to chase it before it escapes to the sky.
24 pages· 440 words
4.1/5 Goodreads · 192 ratings
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Balloons Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about balloons for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
Brown Rabbit's Shapes
Ages 3–6 · 1994
A package sends a rabbit on a shape-filled adventure.
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$799
Emily's Balloon
Ages 2–5 · 2005
A balloon becomes Emily's friend, but what happens when it floats away?
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$999
Pete the Kitty and Baby Animals
Ages 0–4 · 2018
A lost balloon leads to new friendships and adventures for a curious kitty.
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$1199
My First Curious George
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover the playful beginnings of a curious monkey and his adventures.
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Balloons Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about balloons for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1299
The Big Balloon
Ages 2–5 · 2013
A lost balloon leads to unexpected fun.
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$1799
Please Bring Balloons
Ages 3–5 · 2013
A carousel ride turns into an arctic adventure with balloons and a polar bear.
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$1799
Can One Balloon Make an Elephant Fly?
Ages 4–8 · 2016
Can a single balloon make an elephant fly? Discover the magic of imagination.
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$1899
The Bear and the Moon
Ages 3–6 · 2020
A balloon transforms Bear's world, sparking a journey of friendship and discovery.
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$1799
Neck & Neck
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A giraffe faces an unexpected rival, testing his self-worth and hero status at the zoo.
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$1799
Where Do Balloons Go?
Ages 4–8 · 2000
A boy's imagination soars as he wonders where his lost balloon goes.
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$1899
A Friend for Ghost
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A lonely ghost finds unexpected friendship with a wandering balloon.
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$1499
Love Is in the Air
Ages 6–7 · 2012
A lonely balloon finds love and adventure with a lively kite in the sky.
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$1799
Perfectly Percy
Ages 4–8 · 2013
A porcupine's love for balloons leads to a big problem and an even bigger idea.
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$599
The Big Balloon Race
Ages 4–8 · 1981
A young girl secretly joins a thrilling balloon race, defying her parents' wishes.
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$599
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle
Ages 6–8 · 2001
Balloons vanish every Friday. Can two detectives solve the mystery?
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$899
Balloonia
Ages 3–7 · 1981
Discover the secret world of balloons after dark.