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Lily's Balloon

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Lily's Balloon by Katrina Roe is a delightful children's book that follows Lily, a little girl who receives a beautiful, shiny balloon. As the balloon travels on an unexpected journey, it touches the lives of several people, teaching children about hope, connection, and the magic of unexpected friendships. It's a heartwarming tale of adventure and unity, perfect for young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you appreciate themes of wonder and resilience, as well as the joy of discovering new beginnings. The book uses a simple narrative combined with charming illustrations to explore life's unexpected twists, making it ideal for young readers with a curious mind and a love for heartwarming tales.

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Lily’s Balloon is a gentle, hopeful story about disappointment, loss and learning to let go. Three young lives are connected through one balloon, which touches them in different ways.

Lily finds a big, shiny balloon. She wants to keep it forever, but what if someone else needs it more? A beautiful story about loss and learning to let go.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

When Lily finds a beautiful, big, shiny balloon she wants to keep it forever…

But what if somebody else needs it more?

Lily’s Balloon is a gentle, hopeful story about disappointment, loss and learning to let go. Three young lives are connected through one balloon, which touches them in different ways.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925563399

Publisher: Wombat Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wombat Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Helene Magisson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Katrina Roe is an author and radio presenter. She can be heard each weekday on Sydney’s Hope 103.2 radio, where she is the host of Hope Mornings. Katrina’s books tackle real-life issues she has faced first-hand. Katrina’s first book, Marty’s Nut-Free Party, was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award. Her second book, Emily Eases Her Wheezes, was listed as a Notable Book by CBCA in 2015. Her third children’s book, Same, is a true story about her brother, Charlie, who has cerebral palsy. It was shortlisted for the Caleb Prize, 2016. In Gemma gets the Jitters (2017) Katrina addresses childhood anxiety with a tale about a nervous giraffe who overcomes her fear of heights. Her newest creation, Lily’s Balloon is a gentle, hopeful story about disappointment, loss and learning to let go. Katrina lives in Sydney with her husband, Chris, a television news producer, and her three gorgeous girls.

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