Penelope's Balloons

Brooke Bourgeois

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Sterling
16 April 2024

Picture storybooks

From a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing picture book about an elephant's quest for acceptance

destined to become a modern classic.

Penelopelovesher ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere she goes

school, ballet class, and the market. But when she loses all her balloons, Penelope is devastated. With a gentle nod to perennial classics in its art style,Penelope's Balloonsis a celebration of differences, embracing your identity, and, especially, friendship.

Debut author-illustrator Brooke Bourgeois beautifully explores childhood passions, identity, and anxiety in this timeless story about the power of friends, family, and community.

Penelope's Balloonsis an imaginativeelephant bookthat promotes themes of identity, community, and emotional growth. Perfect for anyone in search ofanxiety books for kids, as well as parents and educators looking for read aloudkids books ages 4-6that spark discussion around managing worries, embracing differences, and the power of friendship.

By: Brooke Bourgeois
Imprint: Sterling
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 254mm,
ISBN: 9781454951827
ISBN 10: 1454951826
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 16 April 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brooke Bourgeoisis a cartoonist and illustrator currently based in New York City and originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her cartooning work has been published in theNew Yorker,Private Eye,The Harvard Lampoon, andThe Drift. Brooke recently completed her MA in Children's Book Illustration, and her greatest hope is that her stories can make people laugh and connect with her characters' explorations of identity. Penelope's Balloons is her debut book.

Reviews for Penelope's Balloons

""A beautiful debut about holding on to what really matters--friendship."" --Isabel Quintero, Author of My Papi Has a Motorcycle ""A sweet story full of intricate, energetic illustrations and a reminder of the importance of community."" --Zoe Si, Pulitzer Prize-nominated cartoonist and illustrator ""This gorgeously illustrated, charming story conveys both the value of true friendship and the high stakes of balloon ownership."" --Emma Allen, Cartoon Editor at The New Yorker ""This sweet friendship story makes clear that people are more important than even the most cherished of objects."" --Kirkus Reviews

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Penelope's Balloons

Brooke Bourgeois

$29.99

Hardback

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