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Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon

By Camilla Reid
Series: Pip and Posy
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In Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon, Pip and Posy, two best friends, experience the ups and downs of a day at the park with Pip's treasured red balloon. As they navigate the challenges of losing the balloon, the story beautifully illustrates themes of friendship, sharing, and resilience in a delightful and engaging way suitable for young readers.
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You might like this delightful children's book if you enjoy heartwarming tales about friendship and resilience. It features charming illustrations and a simple story that teaches young readers about empathy and kindness in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for little ones who love stories with lovable characters and a touch of everyday adventure.

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The fourth book of a series about the dramas of toddler life created by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo which has sold more than two million copies world-wide. This paperback edition includes a free audio reading.

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Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon follows the story of Pip, who is very proud of his big red balloon. But when he lets the balloon go and it pops, he is inconsolable. Luckily, Posy comes up with a clever idea to cheer up her friend, and soon they are having fun again!

The book comes with a free audio reading featuring music and children's voices. It's accessible anywhere and anytime you're connected to the internet by scanning a QR code on your smartphone or tablet.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857631442

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Camilla Reid Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Pip and Posy

About the Author

Axel was born in Hamburg, Germany. At school he was good at art, but didn't think of a career in illustration until he won a cuddly purple cow in a drawing competition. He moved to England in 1982 to learn English and study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art and then set up home in London. Axel illustrated a number of books for various publishers, and in 1993 Kate Wilson suggested him as the illustrator for Julia Donaldson's first picture book text, A Squash and a Squeeze. This was the start of a hugely successful partnership: their bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold over three-and-a-half million copies worldwide, and the TV animation was broadcast on Christmas day 2009.

Axel has illustrated a number of other highly successful books, including Muddle Farm, and his books have been translated into 42 languages. Axel lives in London with his partner and young daughter.

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