The Red Balloon

Albert Lamorisse
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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.
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensFictionFranceClassicsPhotographyFantasyFrench LiteratureGeographyFriendship
48 Pages

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