Balloonia (Child's Play Library) [Paperback]

Audrey Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1989 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Child's Play Library

Where do balloons go at bedtime? Metthew has the answer. But Jessica wants to see for herself.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Hard not to smile at all the different faces in action in this big board book which is full of joyful depictions of everyday activities! Lots for your both to look at and discuss. Prima Baby 20040901 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Childs Play Intl Ltd (June 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859533204
• ISBN-13: 978-0859533201
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,314,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( W ) > Wood, Audrey & Don

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!, October 1, 2007

By 

Molly D. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Balloonia (Child's Play library) (Hardcover)

This book was one of my childrens' favorites, so I ordered one for each of them now that they are adults. I think they were very excited and plan to share it with their children.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, November 20, 2002

By 

Nikol Le Vine "poet17" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Balloonia (Child's Play library) (Hardcover)

The basic story in Balloonia is that a brother and sister (Matthew and Jessica) are discussing where balloons go at bedtime. Matthew says that balloons go to Balloonia, a land far away, above the clouds, populated entirely by balloons. Jessica wants to see Balloonia, so she screams at her balloon to take her there. Then she magically turns into a balloon herself, and off they go. Balloonia is a place where everything is made of balloons: the buildings, the trees, roller coasters, people. After having lots of fun in Balloonia, she realizes that she is going to meet the same fate as many balloons (she's losing her air), and she starts to shrink. She goes flying back to her house, where she becomes her real self again.

I bought this book because my 2 year old son has been fascinated with balloons. I thought a story about balloons and their "home" would be great. I was a little disappointed when I finally received this book. The illustrations, for the most part, are painful. There are several "panes" of illustration on each page. It makes the pages look cramped. The pictures of Balloonia are beautiful and colorful, but those only take up a couple pages. The rest are awful. Jessica, the little girl in the story, is pushy and demanding. It just wasn't the happy little story I was expecting at all.

If you're looking for a fun story featuring balloons, I highly recommend "Where Do Balloons Go, An Uplifting Mystery" by Jamie Lee Curtis instead. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is much, MUCH more entertaining.

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous book, December 28, 2011

By 

S. Hall "Shell" (Jamaica) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Balloonia (Child's Play Library) (Paperback)

Had this as a child and loved it. Reading it for my daughter and she also loves it. Recently took it to her play school. The teacher said it's the first time every, single child was fully captivated by a book. Look for Ms Woods' other titles too such as 'Mrs Honey's hat'. All lovely books!