It's Tough to Lose Your Balloon

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 11, 2016

Review

Everyday problems sometimes make young children sad and upset. In this book, the bright side of an otherwise sad situation is shared with the reader. Dropping your sandwich in the sand is sad, but a seagull will be very happy, losing your balloon is sad, but it will make Grandma smile from her airplane window. Not all problems will ring true with all children, but enough of them will to make them enjoy the story. Each problem is described in a color soaked page, then pictured on the next page, then a two page spread illustrates the upbeat solution. Illustrations are colorful and fun. This book will be a reassurance to some children.

Overall Book Score: good