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The Great Balloon Hullaballoo

Peter Bently author Mei Matsuoka illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:4th Sep '14

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The Great Balloon Hullaballoo cover

Another rip-roaring romp from the creators of The Great Dog Bottom Swap, written by Roald Dahl Funny Prize Winner, Peter Bently.

When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s 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 TimesWhen Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s 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

"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 *

ISBN: 9781849397605

Dimensions: 276mm x 276mm x 4mm

Weight: 240g

32 pages