the untold story of D-Day's Black heroes, at home and at war
Hervieux, Linda
Highlights the efforts and contributions of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, a unit of African American soldiers who served their country during World War II. Examines how their experiences abroad as soldiers fueled the civil rights movement when they returned home.
A young boy, Pascal, finds a red balloon, floating over Paris, and discovers it has magical and elusive powers as the two become friends. Adapted from the film by Lamorisse.
"When Matilda sets out to teach her little sister Clemmie all the delights of a wet Saturday, she herself learns a lesson she'll never forget"--Back cover.
When Theo accidently lets go of the string of his balloon his brother Zeke explains that all balloons end up in Chicago, and tells him about Frank, the man who is responsible for collecting all of the balloons.
"A little girl begins a happy bus outing with her beautiful red balloon. But when the balloon suddenly flies away, the bus driver and a passenger bear gallantly help follow the balloon"--Publisher's description.
Readers must lift the flaps to follow the progress of a beautiful pink balloon after the wind pulls it out of Spot's paws while he is on his way to Grandma's birthday party.
Ten-year-old Jessica accompanies her parents to a hot-air balloon festival where she meets Storm, a magic wolf that has transformed himself into a puppy, and together they enjoy the festival and prevent a dangerous mishap before Storm must return to his pack.
Zebedee has a balloon that goes everywhere with him. But when the balloon disappears, Zebedee feels lonely and afraid until he meets new friends who help him search for it.
