"Beaten by a Balloon" by Jonathan Allen follows the quirky journey of a young man named Oliver who, after a series of unfortunate events, finds himself in an unconventional showdown with a sentient balloon. As he navigates an absurd world where inanimate objects come to life, Oliver grapples with his insecurities and the pressures of adulthood. The story combines humor and whimsy, exploring themes of resilience and the importance of embracing one's unique path. In a colorful, imaginative landscape, Oliver learns that sometimes the most unexpected challenges can lead to profound self-discovery and transformation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Picture Puffin .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1999 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Jonathan Allen has created many fabulous picture books for children, and his bestselling Baby Owl series has brought him international success. Authors featuring on this anthology include Margaret Mahy, Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Adele Geras, Michael Rosen, Linda Allen and Vivian French