Big Red Balloon (Reading Ladder Level 2)
Anne Fine, Kate Pankhurst
Meet the queen in this sweet story by Anne Fine, perfect for children learning to read.
Pip’s class are sending big red helium balloons off to celebrate their school’s 100th anniversary. They ask the people who find them to tell them how far they’d gone. One lands just down the road, one is found in the next town – but Pip’s flies all the way to Buckingham Palace! And Pip gets an invitation to have tea with the Queen … The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading. Book band: Purple Meet the queen in this sweet story by Anne Fine, perfect for children learning to read. Pip’s class are sending big red helium balloons off to celebrate their school’s 100th anniversary. They ask the people who find them to tell them how far they’d gone. One lands just down the road, one is found in the next town – but Pip’s flies all the way to Buckingham Palace! And Pip gets an invitation to have tea with the Queen … The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading. Book band: PurpleReviews
I liked it because the balloon was my favourite colour and I liked the story because he got to meet the Queen. I like the teacher because I liked her name and she encouraged the children.
General Letizia Armadillo 21.12.2024
It was kind of cool the way Pip went to meet the Queen because of a mere occasion
Empress Peaches Scratchings 19.08.2024
Star Reviewer
I like it when everyone lets their balloon go in the air
Don Muscles Shortbread 18.08.2024
I like this book a lot because it is celebrating the birthday of the school
Director July Nuggets 11.08.2024
Star Reviewer
I liked this book when all the children set off the balloons
Senor Cornelius Bumblebee 04.09.2023
I did enjoy a it.
Anonymous 02.09.2023
The book is a fiction book,and I would recommend this to someone else because I like it and I think the person will too. Pip gets a special envelope that says only he can go to Buckingham Palace because his balloon went the farest
Duchess Babs Bucket 25.08.2023
Star Reviewer
The balloon goes to Buckingham Palace, this is so funny.
Ambassador Muscles Birdbath 01.08.2023
My mummy told me this story and I enjoyed listening to it. I always send my balloons into the sky just like they did.
Inspector Bruno Birdbath 07.09.2022
A little girl celebrated her friend's birthday. After finished eating, the teacher of Sunnyside Primary School gave them balloons. Who has the balloon flied high could win the game. I recommend this book to others.
Officer Cupcake Bouncy-castle 24.08.2022
yes great book
Ambassador Aardvark Waxwork 23.08.2022
Easy to read
Sir Rapper Toothpaste 28.08.2021
I quite liked this story, but it wasn’t the most exciting book.
Captain Cornelius Pendragon 08.08.2021
I wish my balloon went to London, so that I can easily fly away to London
Baroness Aspidistra Porridge-Oats 07.08.2021
Funny
Baroness Marge Owl 06.07.2021
I like this book.
Sir Sketch Pipistrel 06.10.2020
a longer story and was very inclusive. well set out and was very interesting about children of similar age
Coach Beany Peanut-butter 13.09.2020
I wish I was the main character and could go to see the Queen.
Anonymous 06.09.2020
It was really a nice book and it was about Pip’s balloon that floated all the way to Buckingham palace.
Doctor Gloriana Waterfall 30.08.2020
Pip's school sent out lots of balloons on the school's birthday 100 years old. Pip's balloon ended up in the Palace and she was invited to the Palace and had tea with the Queen.
Madam Petunia Ridiculous 20.08.2020
