Overview
PenelopeĀ lovesĀ her ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere she goesāschool, ballet class, and the market. But when she loses all her balloons, Penelope is devastated. With a gentle nod to perennial classics in its art style,Ā Penelopeās BalloonsĀ is a celebration of differences, embracing your identity, and, especially, friendship.
āDebut author-illustrator Brooke Bourgeois beautifully explores childhood passions, identity, and anxiety in this timeless story about the power of friends, family, and community.
Penelope's BalloonsĀ is an imaginativeĀ elephant bookĀ that promotes themes of identity, community, and emotional growth. Perfect for anyone in search ofĀ anxiety books for kids, as well as parents and educators looking for read aloudĀ kids books ages 4-6Ā that spark discussion around managing worries, embracing differences, and the power of friendship.
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āThis gorgeously illustrated, charming story conveys both the value of true friendship and the high stakes of balloon ownership.āĀ
āEmma Allen, Cartoon Editor atĀ The New Yorker
This book title, Penelope's Balloons, ISBN: 9781454951827, by Brooke Bourgeois, published by Union Square Kids (April 16, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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