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Balloonia (Child's Play Library) Paperback – January 1, 2005

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 183 ratings

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About the Author

Audrey Wood is the author of many beloved books for children, including the bestselling classic The Napping House, its companion The Full Moon at the Napping House, Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, Piggies, and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, Don Wood. The Woods divide their time between California and Hawaii.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Child's Play; Revised edition (January 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1904550495
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1904550495
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.25 x 10.5 inches
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Customers find the story imaginative and captivating. They appreciate the colorful pictures and accurate illustrations. The language quality is good, using words that are different from typical infant/toddler vocabulary. The dialogue between the children is authentic and believable.

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10 customers mention "Imagination"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the imaginative story and colorful illustrations. It requires children to use their imagination, but uses simple words that kindergarteners can understand. The concept is nice, explaining where balloons go when released. The book is a fun adventure featuring balloons, with authentic and believable characters.

"...Great for the imagination too. We made up a few scenarios of what happened there too. Loved it then, can't wait to share it now!!" Read more

"...Let your imagination run wild!!" Read more

"...The dialogue between the children are authentic and believable. Another terrific book by Audrey Wood." Read more

"...If you're looking for a fun story featuring balloons, I highly recommend "Where Do Balloons Go, An Uplifting Mystery" by Jamie Lee Curtis instead...." Read more

9 customers mention "Color scheme"9 positive0 negative

Customers like the color scheme and pictures. They say the illustrations are great, accurate, and fun to look at.

"...The bright colors and elaborate pictures are fun to explore. Let your imagination run wild!!" Read more

"...Wonderfully creative thougthful story and beautiful illustrations. The dialogue between the children are authentic and believable...." Read more

"...It makes the pages look cramped. The pictures of Balloonia are beautiful and colorful, but those only take up a couple pages. The rest are awful...." Read more

"...The illustrations are quite fun! We have really enjoyed this book!" Read more

3 customers mention "Language quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's language quality. They find the words different from the usual infant/toddler words and the pictures accurate and fun to look at. The dialogue between the children is authentic and believable.

"...The dialogue between the children are authentic and believable. Another terrific book by Audrey Wood." Read more

"...It requires the child to use their imagination and it uses words that are easy for a kindergarten to first-grade reader." Read more

"This book is a real winner. The words are different than the usual infant/toddler words and the pictures are accurant and fun to look at...." Read more

Too Expensive, Poor Quality!
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Too Expensive, Poor Quality!
I paid WAY too much $$ for this book! I needed it for a baby shower and spend the extra money on it because it's a hard book to find and this particular book was my kids' favorite when they were growing up.I ordered the book on March 7th. I opened the book up to write in it on 4/25 only to discover that the cover was separated from the pages.I went on line to return it to see that my "Window to Return" expired on 4/19. Lesson learned. From now on I'll pay $10 or less for a book that is in tact.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
    I loved reading this book as a child and was so excited to see it here to purchase for my 4 year old. She loves it just as much as I did.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
    I remember reading this to my kids when they were little.
    Now I get to enjoy the story with my grandbabies.
    My kids never threw a fit when they lost their balloons due to wind, broken strings or lost grip.
    They would just wave to it as it flew away and say "Have fun in Balloonia!!"
    Great for the imagination too. We made up a few scenarios of what happened there too.
    Loved it then, can't wait to share it now!!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
    I liked this read, although I didn’t find myself riveted at all and whilst I may re-read this several years down the line, like the movie it’s not a favourite of mine. At times throughout the book the writing felt stodgy and a tad too descriptive, I was expecting something more lyrical and fluid in all honesty. Nevertheless, there were also moments where the writing and descriptions brought things to vivid life and had me reacting in one way or another.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020
    Definitely one of my favorite stories to read to littles. My grandsons all enjoy this fun book. They are 2 and 4. Would highly recommend this boook.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
    I read this book as a little girl and was stoked to find for my nieces. The bright colors and elaborate pictures are fun to explore. Let your imagination run wild!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019
    It’s Balloonia. “We like it here.”
    I have no idea how many hundreds of times I have read this book to my children, grand children, foster children, other peoples’ kids. Where do balloons go when they fly away?
    Balloonia!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013
    Great children's book. Wonderfully creative thougthful story and beautiful illustrations. The dialogue between the children are authentic and believable. Another terrific book by Audrey Wood.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2011
    Had this as a child and loved it. Reading it for my daughter and she also loves it. Recently took it to her play school. The teacher said it's the first time every, single child was fully captivated by a book. Look for Ms Woods' other titles too such as 'Mrs Honey's hat'. All lovely books!

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  • S. Lacroix
    5.0 out of 5 stars So glad to finally find this book
    Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2024
    Finally remembered the name and bought it, such nostalgia
  • Natasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fave book from when I was little
    Reviewed in Australia on December 14, 2022
    This was my favourite book when I was little it’s great to see it again
  • HKMJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book it is one of my childhood favourites
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2016
    I love this book it is one of my childhood favourites. I read it to my son and my niece. My son is only 4 months but I'm sure when he is older he will love the story too. My niece is 3 and loves it. I ordered her a balloonia book of her own and she was over the moon with it. She loves the pictures and the story. It came in handy when her balloon flew away and we told her it is going to Balloonia!
  • Heather Cameron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magical reading!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2020
    My own kids had this book and loved it, so when one of my grand daughters let go of her helium balloon accidentally one day, I told her it was off to “Balloonia”. She had never heard of it. Right then I decided I’d get her the book for Christmas. Although she won’t get it until then, I know she will love it ... just like her daddy did!
  • Blu63
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2019
    Bought this for my daughters collection of books to read with her class as she had this as a child and wanted to add it as a 'classic' to her collection.
    Glad to see in back in print and so worth the wait!