emily's balloon

one day, emily gets a balloon. by the end of the afternoon, the balloon is no longer just a plaything. emily and the balloon are friends. but when the balloon blows away, what will emily do? the beautifully evocative illustrations and the timeless innocence of the story make this deceptively simple book a sure classic. sweet, compelling, and filled with the wonder and discovery of friendship. child magazine's best books of 2006 award winner. hardcover, 7 1/2" x 10", 44 pages. good for ages 1-5.