I first heard of the book during an interview on tv w jamie lee curtis. Actress jamie lee curtis s book where do balloons go. Jamie lee curtiss gentle and humorous exploration of the joys and perils of a balloons life is whimsically brought to life by laura cornells illustrations. What happens when a boy accidentally lets go of his balloon. Jamie lee curtis is a beloved american actress, but did you know she has also written 12 books for children. Presgr 3curtiss charming picture book harpercollins, 2000 about the fate of lost balloons gets the royal treatment from auryn, inc. An uplifting mystery has been adapted into a new childrens book app by app maker auryn hd.
Its a very abstract way of talking about where people go after they pass away. Jamie lee curtis, author, laura cornell, illustrator, illus. A funny, touching picture book about letting go, from the bestselling authorillustrator team behind today i feel silly and other moods that make my day. A funny, touching picture book about letting go, from the bestselling author illustrator team behind today i feel silly and other moods that make my day.
Harpercollins childrens books have published each of her books. Cornell casts the balloons in human roles as the young narrator, a boy who has. Jamie lee curtis is the author of twelve bestselling childrens books that address core childhood subjects and life lessons in a playful, accessible way. When one little boy accidentally lets go of his balloon, his imagination takes him on a journey. Jamie lee curtis shares her favorite books to add to your. For any parent who has wiped a childs tears away after a heliuminflated balloon disappeared into the sky, actress and childrens author jamie lee curtis has a new book out this month, where do. Jamie lee curtis kids book adapted for new app adweek.
Jamie lee curtis said she wrote it after the death of a very close friend. Where do balloons go by jamie lee curtis an uplifting. In this thoughtful, comforting book by actressturnedauthor, jamie lee curtis, a child wonders about what happens to a balloon that is let go, just as a parent would wonder about what might happen to a child once he or she leaves home. Quiet story time for preschoolers and young children. Where do balloons go an uplifting mystery by jamie lee. Anyone who has ever let go of a balloon string and watched the bright. A funny, touching picture book about letting go, from the bestselling. Jamie lee curtis joined jenna bush hager on an episode of open book. An uplifting mystery curtis, jamie lee, cornell, laura on.
She discussed her favorite reads, from childrens books to classics to domestic fiction. The book features extremely colorful and captivating illustrations, utilizes rhyming and even includes interesting vocabulary to further stimulate learning. Jamie lee curtiss gentle and humorous exploration of the joys and. Jamie lee curtis, author, laura cornell, illustrator joanna cotler books. The book, written by jamie lee curtis, uses humor to illustrate the endless possibilities of a balloons whereabouts. Laura cornell illustrates her quirky, colorful books. Curtis s gentle exploration of the joys and perils of a balloons life is whimsically brought to life by. Jamie finds the inspiration for her writing all around her in the experiences of her children, her godchildren, her friends and of course in her own life. Anything can happen to a balloon floating in the sky. From the bestselling authorillustrator team of today i feel silly and other moods that make my day comes another delightful mystery about letting go.