{"product_id":"balloon-bruce-handy-hardcover","title":"Balloon -- Bruce Handy, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA sweet and engaging seek-and-find story that follows the ups and downs of a lost balloon.\u003c\/strong\u003eWhat's better than holding onto a brand-new bright orange balloon? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOh no!\u003c\/i\u003e What's worse than accidentally letting go of a bright orange balloon and watching it float up . . . up . . . up into the sky? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this nearly wordless book, sharp-eyed readers will spot something orange and round in every scene as they join an endearing journey from disappointment to hope to a surprise ending better than they could have imagined. A balloon, seek-and-find play, and a (literally) warm-and-fuzzy ending--who could ask for more?\u003cp\u003eGENTLE STORY: The world is a noisy and busy place. This warm and welcoming picture book is just right for when children (and parents) just want to relax with a sweet story in a familiar setting with relatable characters. Its gentle message of resilience and optimism shines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eENGAGING READING EXPERIENCE: Within its quiet framework, there is ample room for active engagement--searching each scene for the lost balloon, finding the humorous moments and small side stories, and guessing what might happen next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWORDLESS BOOKS: For early learners and emerging readers, wordless picture books are wonderful for expanding their imaginations, and becoming more active readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Young readers who enjoy seek-and-find books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents, and caregivers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers and librarians seeking wordless picture books to share \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving for birthday, baby shower, or holiday \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of picture books like \u003ci\u003eHot Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEvery Little Kindness\u003c\/i\u003e, and Bruce Handy's \u003ci\u003eWhat If One Day\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bruce Handy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2\" H x 9.3\" L x 0.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781797215044\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024639312026,"sku":"9781797215044","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781797215044.jpg?v=1780328098","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/balloon-bruce-handy-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}