The Balloon Tree

by Phoebe Gilman

Book Overview

Little princess Leora likes balloons very much, but her evil uncle hates balloons and he destroys all the balloons except one.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552091511
• ISBN13: 9781552091517
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

cute

this story is about a princess who loves balloons and uses them to rid the kingdom of evil, with the help of some friends. it's a cute story with a simple but effective message. i love phoebe gliman, she writes amazing children's books that, though they are nothing complex, are truly epic. one of those stories you'll remember when you're older. this one isn't my favourite by her, i prefer something from nothing, or jillian jiggs, but this one is great as well... exactly what i would expect from her. i recommend this author.

A Secret Treasure

My Gramma gave me this book when I was a child (over 20 years ago). I read it so much that the book is actually falling apart now. The story is magical, as are the illustrations. I intend on buying another copy of this book for myself and one for my students to enjoy. This book is truly a treasure for both children and adults.

Magical Story for Children and Adults!

"The Balloon Tree" is one of my favourite stories. The pictures are breath taking. Not only are the pictures great but so is the story! I'm an adult and I still love this story. Every child should have this in their collection. Also adults who have not lost the fun in reading these books should have it in their collections too!

A treasure and a perfect gift!

A friend sent this book to me for my granddaughters and it has become their favorite book of all time. It reads like a classical fairy tale and the illustrations are true works of art in anyones eyes. Totally mesmerizing, it will be a book they will want to keep forever.I am buying a second copy tonight so each grand will have her own!

It should become a chidhood classic.

The Balloon Tree is a simple story that young children will quickly become engrossed in. Children relate well to the balloon as it is within their realm of experience. Add to the story the magnificant presentation in the illustrations this book will bring many hours of pleasure. My niece has a hardback copy of this book. It lives on the Special Book shelf in her room and when we read it togeth we spend a lot of time looking at the detail in the illustration. We have our favourite page that still brings ooohhhs and aaahhhs when we turn the page. Get this one.