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Book: Billy Balloon

Author: Jack Payton

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 5/5

Recommended For...: children, picture book, balloons, friendship, adventure

Publication Date: December 14, 2022

Genre: Children’s Picture Book

Age Relevance: 0+

Explanation of Above: It’s a picture book that talks about friendship and adventure in the forms of balloons.

Publisher: Page Publishing

Pages: 40

Synopsis: Discover a story of adventure, fun, and friendship with Billy Balloon, the first in an exciting new children's book series. Kids will love following Billy's pen pal adventures in this children's book for emerging readers (Age 3-5). Billy Balloon was born in a little balloon factory on a little hill, with hundreds of his brothers and sisters and friends. His adventure begins with the start of the Big Balloon Race. The winner of the race is determined by how far each balloon carries its pen pal note. Follow along as Billy overcomes challenges and meets new friends! Your whole family will enjoy this endearing and cheerful story. Come find out what happens. Be Adoshable! Adventuring with joy and intent.

Review: This was just an adorable book all around! I loved reading it with my honorary niece and she loved all of the colors. The story was adorable, featuring a balloon named Billy who is born in a balloon factory and has an adventure with the Big Balloon Race. I think the story did well to convey the message of friendship but also captured the spirit of adventure well. I hope she, and other children, take this message to heart.

Verdict: It was adorable! Highly recommend.