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The Balloon Tree
Little princess Leora likes balloons very much, but her evil uncle hates balloons and he destroys all the balloons except one.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 1st 1997
by Firefly Books
(first published January 1st 1986)
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I remember this book! In fact I remember that I adored this book, but in the years between I had forgotten it completely until a chance mention reminded me again. Since I work in a library I ran to the shelves, grabbed it and read it again.
This book is charming and whimsical and I would read it to every child, but especially a girl child because it doesn't talk about being pretty or wearing pink or etc. Leona just is a child and she goes out and fixes a mess that a grown adult made to make her...more
This book is charming and whimsical and I would read it to every child, but especially a girl child because it doesn't talk about being pretty or wearing pink or etc. Leona just is a child and she goes out and fixes a mess that a grown adult made to make her...more
Of all of the books I remember from my childhood, this one stands out as a favourite.
A feisty princess, an evil uncle, a secret passage in a castle, and ultimate victory (of course). What else could a little girl ask for in her literature?
The story features a strong main character, there are great messages about standing up for yourself and judging people by their actions and not their titles, and the art work is colourful and exciting.
I'm going to get this book for my kids some day!
A feisty princess, an evil uncle, a secret passage in a castle, and ultimate victory (of course). What else could a little girl ask for in her literature?
The story features a strong main character, there are great messages about standing up for yourself and judging people by their actions and not their titles, and the art work is colourful and exciting.
I'm going to get this book for my kids some day!
This was always my favourite book growing up. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is perfect, and I don't say that lightly. It was a wonderful, unique, different fairytale. I still love it.
This was one of my favourtie books as a kid. I would ask my mom to read it to me again and again. There are wonderful illustrations and a truly magical story.
Read it to your kids! They will love it!
Read it to your kids! They will love it!
A simple tale, that sounds a little familiar with the exception of the balloons. Beautiful, colourful illustrations make the story stand out.
This is a wonderful story enhanced by detailed, colorful illustrations that play on the imagination. A tree that grows balloons!
If anything is better than a classic wicked-uncle fairy tale with a feisty heroine and lots of balloons, I don't know what it is!
One of my favourite childhood stories. Ever since I read this book, i have been so fascinated with secret passageways
One of my all time favourites as a child! Can't wait to share it with my own kids!
A very charming and magical book, with gorgeous illustrations.
My daughter and I absolutely LOVE Phoebe Gilman's picture books!!!
beautiful book and what illustrations. is a terrific book.
Coco said she remembered reading this one as a kid.
Beautifully illustrated but the story is much too simple.
OMG!!!! THIS WAS MY FAVORITE BOOK WHEN I WAS A KID!<3
One of the first books I loved as a child.
A pretty perfect story for a 4-year-old girl.
Dec 11, 2010
Fire_Dragon_
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
borrowed-from-a-friend
the illistrations were really good, lots of deatail
"Moon balloon, moon balloon, tickle the tree.
Four balloons, more balloons, blossom for me."
Little girls especially love the adventure of Princess Liora and her little dog. The illustrations are beautiful, and it is one of the many legacies that Phoebe Gilman has left behind.
Four balloons, more balloons, blossom for me."
Little girls especially love the adventure of Princess Liora and her little dog. The illustrations are beautiful, and it is one of the many legacies that Phoebe Gilman has left behind.
Sep 26, 2007
Lucy Winnowski
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
any girl who likes balloons...
I must have read this book 50 times when I was little. I loved just pouring over the beautiful pictures, imagining myself the Princess...
I loved this book at school and have been looking everywhere to buy a copy. Illustrations are beautiful.
Basically my favourite children's book ever. Absolutely gorgeous illustrations, sweet story.
My favourite children's book.
Amazing illustrations
Jun 14, 2013
Srijan
marked it as to-read
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