From a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing picture book about an elephant's quest for acceptance destined to become a modern classic.

Penelopelovesher ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere she goes school, ballet class, and the market. But when she loses all her balloons, Penelope is devastated. With a gentle nod to perennial classics in its art style,Penelope's Balloonsis a celebration of differences, embracing your identity, and, especially, friendship.

Debut author-illustrator Brooke Bourgeois beautifully explores childhood passions, identity, and anxiety in this timeless story about the power of friends, family, and community.

Penelope's Balloonsis an imaginativeelephant bookthat promotes themes of identity, community, and emotional growth. Perfect for anyone in search ofanxiety books for kids, as well as parents and educators looking for read aloudkids books ages 4-6that spark discussion around managing worries, embracing differences, and the power of friendship.

About the Author

Brooke Bourgeoisis a cartoonist and illustrator currently based in New York City and originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her cartooning work has been published in theNew Yorker,Private Eye,The Harvard Lampoon, andThe Drift. Brooke recently completed her MA in Children's Book Illustration, and her greatest hope is that her stories can make people laugh and connect with her characters' explorations of identity. Penelope's Balloons is her debut book.

Book Information
ISBN 9781454951827
Author Brooke Bourgeois
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Sterling
Publisher Union Square & Co.
Weight(grams) 501g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 254mm * 5mm