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When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . . 'One of the best books of the year' - Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph 'Funny and fresh' - Anna Carey, Irish Times

Trade Review
"One of the best books of the year" -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *
"A rollickingly good story" * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading Books of the Year 2013 *
"Matsuoka's illustrations are funny and fresh" -- Anna Carey * Irish Times *
"An entertaining romp through the galaxy, this offbeat, funny and unexpected picture book will delight young readers" * Booktrust, 'Books We Like' *
"Beautiful and fun illustrations" * Nottingham Post *

The Great Balloon Hullaballoo

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A Paperback / softback by Peter Bently, Mei Matsuoka

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    Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 04/09/2014
    ISBN13: 9781849397605, 978-1849397605
    ISBN10: 1849397600
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    Baby, Toddler & Pre-School

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . . 'One of the best books of the year' - Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph 'Funny and fresh' - Anna Carey, Irish Times

    Trade Review
    "One of the best books of the year" -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *
    "A rollickingly good story" * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading Books of the Year 2013 *
    "Matsuoka's illustrations are funny and fresh" -- Anna Carey * Irish Times *
    "An entertaining romp through the galaxy, this offbeat, funny and unexpected picture book will delight young readers" * Booktrust, 'Books We Like' *
    "Beautiful and fun illustrations" * Nottingham Post *

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