Away went the balloons,

by Carolyn Haywood

Some of the balloons released on Balloon Day by the Blue Bell School first graders go to very special people and places.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

189 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Carolyn Haywood was an American writer and illustrator of children’s books, best known for her beloved “Eddie” and “Betsy” series, which captured everyday childhood with warmth and authenticity. Raised in a supportive, middle-class Philadelphia family, she developed her artistic talents early, studying art and later working as a teacher, an experience that inspired her to write for young readers. After formal training in fine arts and travel in Europe, she worked on murals before turning fully to books. Her debut, “B” is for Betsy, appeared in 1939, launching a prolific career built on close observation of children’s lives and feelings, continuing for decades.

Reviews

[Suzanne]

One of my FAVORITES from the library as a child!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carolyn Haywood came to my school to write about our balloon day. My favorite author wrote a story about my favorite school event. What's not to like about it.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

From childhood

[Jerry]

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[Mackenzie · Rating 1 out of 5]

We're normally big Haywood fans but this is by far my least favorite. I found myself having to do lots of editing as I read. There was a whole chapter about two kids who think there next door neighbor lady is a creepy evil witch, and not in a cute way. There's also a 'joke' when a boy refers to another boy's dog as a 'bitch' and the dog owner gets offended and asks the first boy if he's calling his dog names. Then he explains what bitch means in a dog context. Whatever else this may be, it's in very poor taste for Haywood's intended audience -- very small children. I don't recommend this, Haywood did much much better in her other books.

[Marshmallowlemonade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly, the word bitch is used 2 times in reference to a dog/ used as an insult to a dog. Excellent book.

[Maureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

read with my 1st grade daughter. good book..very old school