Summary
Plt;pPgt;Plt;bPgt;A charming story about the power of friendshipPlt;/bPgt;Plt;/pPgt;Plt;pPgt;P#160;Plt;/pPgt;Plt;pPgt;A little girl begins a happy bus outing with her beautiful red balloon. But when the balloon suddenly flies away, the bus driver and a passenger bear gallantly helpP#160;follow the balloon. A wild chase begins and along the way a rabbit, a polar bear, a penguin, and a giraffe all join in to help as they follow the wayward balloon. And when a bird pecks the balloon with its beak, the result makes all their effort seem in vain, but the little girlP#8217;s new friends once again come to the rescue with just the right words of comfort.Plt;/pPgt;
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789888240722 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9888240722 |
| Author: | K. Yamada |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Minedition |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 56 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 518g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 293mm x 219mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-5 |
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Critics Review
“A quiet bedtime excursion for the youngest readers.” - Publishers Weekly
“A quiet bedtime excursion for the youngest readers.” Publishers Weekly
“Yamada’s debut tells a simple story with words and illustrations that are both spare and evocative… . sweet curiosity.” Abby Nolan, booklistonline.com
“Minimalist, collage-like illustrations accompany the succinct narrative in this philosophical story of friendship and determination.” Linda Watkins, School Library Journal
“The children of modern, worry-filled parents will find this girl’s solo adventure on the bus inspiring. This buoyant tale elegantly conveys the sustaining gift of friendship.” Kirkus Reviews
K. Yamada
Plt;pPgt;Plt;bPgt;Kazuaki YamadaPlt;/bPgt; is an architect and an illustrator.Plt;/pPgt;
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