You Can't Take a Balloon Into the National Gallery
No. of pages 40
Published: 2002
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In "You Can't Take a Balloon Into the National Gallery," a young girl and her balloon embark on an adventure to visit a world-renowned art museum. As they explore the gallery, the curious balloon floats through various masterpieces, bringing the artwork to life. However, the girl soon learns about the rules of the museum, particularly the importance of preserving the art and space. The story cleverly blends playful imagination with feelings of responsibility, inviting readers to appreciate both the beauty of art and the significance of respecting it in a thoughtful and engaging way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .
Robin Preiss Glasser, who habitually sports glasses and jeans, discovered her "inner Nancy" while illustrating this book. "Wearing lace-trimmed socks helps me draw better," she says. She has illustrated many books and lives in Southern California with her family and tiara collection. Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman is the author of You Can't Take a Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum , illustrated by her sister, #1 New York Times bestselling artist Robin Preiss Glasser. Weitzman graduated from Vassar College where she majored in Art History. She has contributed to several New York Times bestselling books for children. She lives with her family in New York State.