Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 1998
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In "Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm" by Jerdine Nolen, readers are introduced to Harvey Potter, a gentle and imaginative farmer who cultivates a most extraordinary crop: balloons. These aren’t ordinary balloons; they come in every color, shape, and size, each possessing its own personality. The townspeople, initially skeptical, soon come to appreciate the beauty and wonder of his farm, especially when the balloons float high into the sky, bringing joy and magic to all. As Harvey shares his creations and the stories behind them, the community learns about friendship, acceptance, and the importance of believing in the extraordinary. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
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 1998 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
JERDINE NOLEN is the author of many beloved picture books, including Plantzilla and Raising Dragons , which won the Christopher Award and was a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children. She lives in Maryland. KADIR NELSON has illustrated many popular books for children, including Just the Two of Us by Will Smith and Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee. He lives in California.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Young Hoosier Book Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.