- Young children learning to manage disappointment.
- Reading moments at home or in the classroom to discuss emotions.
The new book by Axel Scheffler (creator of The Gruffalo) is released by Ikaros Publications in the already beloved Tick and Tella series, The Balloon. Tick has a big, bright red balloon. However, when it slips from his hands and pops, he becomes very sad. Fortunately, Tella has an idea, and soon Tick will be happy again. A tender story for children who love to play with balloons and soap bubbles.
Suitable for:
- Young children learning to manage disappointment.
- Reading moments at home or in the classroom to discuss emotions.
Why This Book Is Special:
- Simple and understandable story for young ages.
- Illustrations full of details that capture interest.
- Offers positive examples of support between friends.
- Ideal for discussing small sorrows and how we overcome them.
Hardcover and durable pages, ideal for little hands. The illustrations capture expressions and situations that help children recognize and discuss emotions.
Suggestions for use by parents or educators:
- As an opportunity to talk about disappointment and comfort.
- To enhance empathy and friendship.
- In activities related to recognizing emotions.
With the book you can:
- Discuss: How would you comfort a friend who is feeling sad?
- Ask the child: What makes you feel better when you lose something?
- Play: Create and draw your own imaginary balloon.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Axel Scheffler
- Publisher
- Ikaros
- Original Title
- Pip and Posy
- Illustrator
- Axel Scheffler
- Language
- Greek
- Translation
- Philip Mandilaras
- Subtitle
- The Balloon
- Theme
- Emotional Intelligence, Adventure & Fantasy, Educational
- Age
- from 1 year years
- Popular Series
- Tick and Tella
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Release Date
- 1/2014
- Publication Date
- 2014
- Dimensions
- 23x23 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789609527910
Important information
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