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The Red Balloon
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 334 Ratings and 68 Reviews

Book Description
A magical book that has become an enduring children's classic, The Red Balloon is the story of a young boy and his best friend--a bright red balloon. Chock-full of photographs of the boy, the balloon and the captivating city of Paris.

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.
Book Information
PublisherDoubleday Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (30 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100385003439
ISBN-13978-0385003438
Publication Date08/15/1967
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About Albert Lamorisse (Author) : Albert Lamorisse is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Albert Lamorisse include Red Balloon.
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