By Peter Bently (author) , Mei Matsuoka (illustrator)
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One of our Books of the Year 2013 of 2013 & September 2013 Book of the Month Prize-winning author Peter Bently tells a rollickingly good story in this saga of a shopping trip with a difference. Simon the squirrel is sent down to the shops by his mother to get a few things - including cheese.
But when Simon decides that the moon would provide the best cheese he takes off on a bold trip to go shopping on the moon! Ebullient rhyming couplets capture the roller-coaster shopping trip with a difference.
When Simon the squirrel's mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset's hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction...
An entertaining romp through the galaxy, this offbeat, funny and unexpected picture book will delight young readers Booktrust, 'Books We Like'
Matsuoka’s distinctive style of illustration perfectly complements Bently’s wicked humour.’ DAILY MAIL
The award-winning author of over seventy books, Peter went to ten schools as far apart as Devon, Northumberland, Germany and Hong Kong. He studied languages at university and worked as a journalist and non-fiction editor before becoming a children's author.
His titles include bestsellers Octopus Shocktopus ! (illustrated by Steven Lenton), which won the FCBG Children’s Book Award 2022 and the Teach Early Years Picture Book Prize 2020; Dogs in Disguise (illustrated by John Bond), winner of the Shropshire Picture Book Prize 2022; Cats Ahoy! (illustrated by Jim Field), which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize; and King Jack and the Dragon (illustrated by Helen Oxenbury), an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
His bestselling The Great Dog Bottom Swap , illustrated by Mei Matsuoka, has been described as a “cult classic” and was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
When he’s not writing, Peter enjoys visiting schools, libraries and book festivals.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Great Balloon Hullaballoo and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Great Balloon Hullaballoo features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Books of the Month, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Great Balloon Hullaballoo was written by Peter Bently and published by Andersen Press USA
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