The Great Balloon Hullaballoo
Peter Bently author Mei Matsuoka illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Published:4th Sep '14
Should be back in stock very soon
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