The Lonely Balloon by Gemma Mallorey

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A simple story for toddler/preschool kids. I felt so sad for this little green balloon. After he is rushed around town by his child owner, he is abandoned in a bedroom. He must be patient to find what he’s looking for – friends. I have a similar theme in my picture book Tess the Princess Dress, but my Tess is not lonely from the start.

The illustrations by Cleoward Sy fit the picture book style and I like balloon’s expressions. I th...