Bird Balloon Bear

About this book

A fresh and heartwarming new story from Il Sung Na about finding the courage to make a friend. Bird is new to the forest and hes looking for a friend. Bear could use a friend too. But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . its too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance? From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage kindness and friendship. Peek inside the jacket for a special poster! Praise for Il Sung Na: "Na brings fresh energy to the familiar. With a coloring style that feels as if someone took a firecracker to a box of crayons Na makes turtle shells as dynamic as a peacocks plumage." --The New York Times (The Opposite Zoo) Il Sung Nas illustrative art is so joyous so jubilantly colorful it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare. The Boston Globe (A Book of Babies) A grand read-aloud. Kirkus Reviews Starred (Welcome Home Bear) "Its the rare picture book that upon arrival feels as though it has been around for years already; Nas belongs to this group. Publishers Weekly Starred (A Book of Sleep) "Vibrant and whimsical. School Library Journal Starred (Snow Rabbit Spring Rabbit)