PRESCHOOL
Bernstein, Ariel

I Have a Balloon

(3) PS Illustrated by Scott Magoon. Monkey wants Owl's big, shiny red balloon: it's "the only thing I've ever wanted, since right now." Owl refuses each of Monkey's suggested trades (teddy bear, sunflower, ball, etc.) until Monkey offers a sock. When the tables are turned, however, Monkey decides the sock might be more fun. Magoon's expressive illustrations share storytelling duties with Bernstein's spare, well-paced text.

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