The Red Balloon, 9780385003438
Hardcover
A Parisian boy’s enchanting friendship with a magical red balloon.

The Red Balloon

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  • Hardcover

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    5 October 1998

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Summary

The Red Balloon: A Timeless Tale of Friendship in Paris

Based on the Academy Award-winning film, The Red Balloon is the moving story of a boy and his best friend – a bright red balloon. Told through captivating photographs taken during filming, and set against the unmistakable beauty of the streets of Paris, Albert Lamorisse’s beloved story is a moving tribute to childhood that continues to inspire readers of every generation.

A New York Times Best Illustra…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780385003438
ISBN-10:0385003439
Author:Albert Lamorisse
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:5 October 1998
Weight:483g
Dimensions:308mm x 219mm x 11mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year

About The Author

Albert Lamorisse

ALBERT LAMORISSE (1922-1970) was a film director, producer, and writer, whose best-known film was The Red Balloon, for which he won a Palme D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and an Oscar in 1956 for Best Original Screenplay. In addition to his critically acclaimed contributions to the world of film, he was also the inventor of the classic board game Risk.

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