Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon
Written by Axel Scheffler
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Part of the Pip and Posy Series
The Lovereading4Kids comment
April 2012 Book of the Month. Best known for creating the pictures for the Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler has created a perfect story for pre-school. How can Pip’s friends cheer him up when his beautiful red balloon goes POP! ? Luckily Posy comes up with a really good idea. Soon Pip and Posy and all their friends are enjoying bubbles. Luckily, there are loads of them – and they always pop. Now Pip doesn’t mind at all. ~ Julia Eccleshare
Synopsis
Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon by Axel Scheffler
Pip is very proud of his big red balloon. But when he lets the balloon go and it pops, he is inconsolable. Luckily, Posy has a clever idea to cheer up her friend and soon they are having fun again!
Axel Scheffler draws Pip and Posy in this video interview:
Reviews
'Scheffler's illustrations are full of comfort and gentle humour' - The Guardian
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Book Info
Format
Hardback
32 pages
Author
Axel Scheffler
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Publisher
Nosy Crow Ltd
Publication date
5th April 2012
ISBN
9780857631008
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