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Balloons for Papa / by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia ; illustrated by Erika Meza.
A perfect book to help discuss mental health, depression, empathy, loss, and hope with young children. Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park every morning, through gray and rainy weather. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the park's vendor, but Papa always says no. One morning, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthur figures out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out--and Papa's smile back--even if only for a few moments. Brimming with affecting and poignant words, beautiful black-and-white illustrations, and bursts of color on every page, Balloons for Papa sends the message that even in the worst situations, there is light and love.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063081130
- ISBN: 006308113X
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | originally published in Great Britain as Arthur Wants a Balloon 2020 |
| Target Audience Note: | 4-8 years |
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Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.
- 2 of 2 copies available at Little Dixie Regional. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dixie - Main Library - Moberly | E BEDIA (Text) | 2004565292 | Children's Area | Available | - |
| Little Dixie - Paris | E BEDIA (Text) | 2004565306 | Children's Area | Available | - |
| Adair County Public Library | JUV EZ Bedia (Text) | 34029002564440 | Juv Easy Reading | Available | - |
| Camden County Library District - Osage Beach | E BEDIA (Text) | 31320003797730 | Easy Books | Available | - |
| Cape Girardeau Public Library | BE (Text) | 33042004764554 | Juvenile Educational Resources | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | E BED 2021 (Text) | 0002205432889 | Easy Picture Books | Available | - |
| Jefferson County Library-Northwest | E BEDIA (Text) | 30051040182476 | Easy Books | Available | - |
| Neosho Newton - Neosho | BEDIA, ELIZABETH (Text) | 34162002110409 | Storybook | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Owensville | E BEDIA (Text) | 3007356423 | Easy Book | Available | - |
| Scenic Regional-Wright City | E BEDIA (Text) | 3007356415 | Easy Book | Available | - |
Summary:
A perfect book to help discuss mental health, depression, empathy, loss, and hope with young children. Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park every morning, through gray and rainy weather. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the park's vendor, but Papa always says no. One morning, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthur figures out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out--and Papa's smile back--even if only for a few moments. Brimming with affecting and poignant words, beautiful black-and-white illustrations, and bursts of color on every page, Balloons for Papa sends the message that even in the worst situations, there is light and love.
