Pip is very proud of his big red balloon. But when he lets the balloon go and it pops, he is inconsolable. Luckily, Posy has a clever idea to cheer up her friend and soon they are having fun again!
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Axel was born in Hamburg, Germany. At school he was good at art, but didn't think of a career in illustration until he won a cuddly purple cow in a drawing competition. He moved to England in 1982 to learn English and study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art and then set up home in London. Axel illustrated a number of books for various publishers, and in 1993 he was suggested as the illustrator for Julia Donaldson's first picture book text, A Squash and a Squeeze. This was the start of a hugely successful partnership: their bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold over three-and-a-half million copies worldwide, and the TV animation was broadcast on Christmas day 2009. Axel has illustrated a number of other highly successful books, including Muddle Farm, and his books have been translated into 42 languages. Axel lives in London with his partner and young daughter.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Literarisch
Format:Hardcover
I just found this book in our local library and decided to give it a go, so my toddler and I sat down in the afternoon to read it. And read it. And read it. I had to read it 5 times to my child!! Even after that she still looked at the book herself and spoke about it in the evening, it was hilarious! The story about Pip who loves his big red balloon but lets go of of it really captured her mind, and the happy ending - after the balloon pops Poppy comes to the rescue and offers bubbles as a substitute- was the icing on the cake.
The pictures are full of small details that children (and adults!) love, simply a great buy!
The pictures are full of small details that children (and adults!) love, simply a great buy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jill Susan
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This is a lovely book which I bought for my Grandson. He loves it and never tires of looking at the pictures and having it read to him
Format:Hardcover
I'm pleased to see all the other five star reviews, because this book is wonderful in all ways.
Firstly I've found there are surprisingly few books that are suitable for young toddlers just starting to gain some words and take a step up from the baby stage. My daughter (17 months old) has a good selection of almost all the well-known titles for babies, and we go to the library as well. However she has never loved a book as much as this one.
It has beautiful, detailed illustrations full of items she recognises from everyday life. But even better, it has a proper story - a simple, sweet story full of concepts she understands. Finally, it manages to be sweet in a real way, without being cutesy.
However the highest compliment is: my daughter made me read it to her twenty times the first day it arrived. Again and again and again... Then the next day: again and again...
I have looked at a couple of other books in the same series and they all seem as thoughtful and well-conceived as this one. So I intend to buy them all (as time goes by).
Oh one last thing - the quality of these books is also wonderful. A pleasure to hold and read.
Many thanks to the author/illustrator.
Firstly I've found there are surprisingly few books that are suitable for young toddlers just starting to gain some words and take a step up from the baby stage. My daughter (17 months old) has a good selection of almost all the well-known titles for babies, and we go to the library as well. However she has never loved a book as much as this one.
It has beautiful, detailed illustrations full of items she recognises from everyday life. But even better, it has a proper story - a simple, sweet story full of concepts she understands. Finally, it manages to be sweet in a real way, without being cutesy.
However the highest compliment is: my daughter made me read it to her twenty times the first day it arrived. Again and again and again... Then the next day: again and again...
I have looked at a couple of other books in the same series and they all seem as thoughtful and well-conceived as this one. So I intend to buy them all (as time goes by).
Oh one last thing - the quality of these books is also wonderful. A pleasure to hold and read.
Many thanks to the author/illustrator.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely book
It is a lovely story and it got read again and again. Good size and good quality, one of our favorite absolutely.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. X. Li
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book
Why this book and the Pip and Posy series is so hard to find in Canada I just don't know. This whole series is just wonderful and I was happy to pay the cost of postage to Canada... Read more
Published 2 months ago by treesinthebreeze
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun for kids
Pip and Posy and the little accidents they have in their life, with a happy "Hurrah!" at the end of each book, are fast becoming a favourite with my 2 and 6 year olds. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SD Mooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect story for toddlers!
I have fallen in love with the Pip and Posy series. Not only are the illustrations fabulous - I wouldn't expect anything less from Axel Scheffler - but the story is adorable. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charlotte's Web
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
my two and three year olds love this book and the others in the series. Very easy to follow and beautifully illustrated
Published 9 months ago by H. Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pip & Posy
My 20 month old daughter loves this book, she is into balloons and bubbles and this book covers both. A nice happy ending .
Published 11 months ago by Orla2310
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