{"product_id":"balloon-hardcover","title":"Balloon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce Handy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulie Kwon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweet and engaging seek-and-find story that follows the ups and downs of a lost balloon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat's better than holding onto a brand-new bright orange balloon? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOh no!\u003c\/i\u003e What's worse than accidentally letting go of a bright orange balloon and watching it float up . . . up . . . up into the sky? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this nearly wordless book, sharp-eyed readers will spot something orange and round in every scene as they join an endearing journey from disappointment to hope to a surprise ending better than they could have imagined. A balloon, seek-and-find play, and a (literally) warm-and-fuzzy ending--who could ask for more? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGENTLE STORY: The world is a noisy and busy place. This warm and welcoming picture book is just right for when children (and parents) just want to relax with a sweet story in a familiar setting with relatable characters. Its gentle message of resilience and optimism shines. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INTERACTIVE READING EXPERIENCE: Within its quiet framework, there is ample room for active engagement--searching each scene for the lost balloon, finding the humorous moments and small side stories. and guessing what might happen next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e WORDLESS BOOKS: For early learners and emerging readers, wordless picture books are wonderful for expanding their imaginations, and becoming more active readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Young readers who enjoy seek-and-find books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents, and caregivers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers and librarians seeking wordless picture books to share \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving for birthday, baby shower, or holiday \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of picture books like \u003ci\u003eHot Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEvery Little Kindness\u003c\/i\u003e, and Bruce Handy's \u003ci\u003eWhat If One Day\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce Handy \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhat If One Day\u003c\/i\u003e..., both \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Books of the Year. He also writes articles and books for grown-ups, including \u003ci\u003eWild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHollywood High\u003c\/i\u003e, a history of teen movies. He lives in New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Kwon\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator based in New York. She is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University and has created work for both book publishers and animation companies, including Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Little Brown, Levine Querido, and Cartoon Network.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313933402361,"sku":"9781797215044","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/BEdlcEFEQq9781797215044.webp?v=1769406991","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/balloon-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}