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The Great Balloon Hullaballoo


Andersen Press Picture

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No. of pages 32

Published: 2014

Great for age 0-8 years

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When Simon the squirrels mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somersets hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . . 'One of the best books of the year' - Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph 'Funny and fresh' - Anna Carey, Irish Times

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Andersen Press Picture .

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 2014 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Peter Bently has written lots of fiction for young children and especially enjoys writing about animals. Julia Hubery has written a number of picture books, including The Naughtiest Piglet. She lives in England. Mei Matsuoka is an illustrator living and working in England. This is her first picture book.

 

This book is in the following series:

Andersen Press Picture

"One of the best books of the year" -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *

 

"A rollickingly good story" * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading Books of the Year 2013 *

 

"Matsuoka's illustrations are funny and fresh" -- Anna Carey * Irish Times *

 

"An entertaining romp through the galaxy, this offbeat, funny and unexpected picture book will delight young readers" * Booktrust, 'Books We Like' *

 

"Beautiful and fun illustrations" * Nottingham Post *