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The Red Balloon

Written by Albert Lamorisse

Juvenile Fiction - Movie or Television Tie-In
· Doubleday Books for Young Readers
· Hardcover · Ages 6-10
· July 15, 1967 · $16.95 · 978-0-385-00343-8 (0-385-00343-9)

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A magical book that has become an enduring children's classic, The Red Balloon is the story of a young boy and his best friend--a bright red balloon. Chock-full of photographs of the boy, the balloon and the captivating city of Paris.

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.

SUBMITTED - New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year

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