My Yellow Balloon

Joey met an amazing friend at the carnival that came to town. At the carnival, Joey encounters hundreds of big, bright balloons of various colors. When the balloon man tied one bright, yellow, balloon to Joey’s wrist, they were never apart from that moment on. They had many adventures together in their jubilant world of imagination. Then, in one day, in one second everything about their friendship changed, forever. The yellow balloon slipped off Joey’s wrist and began to float away into the depths of the blue sky…

My Yellow Balloon is a poignant tale crafting a journey of love, loss, and heart. Tiffany Papageorge creates a comforting and heart-warming story for children who are navigating the complicated emotions of grief. The story narrates through nurturing words of wisdom and enhancement while teaching children to connect with strenuous feelings surrounding loss and pain of the simplest situations. Rich, luminous illustrations by Erwin Madrid perfectly capture these timeless themes, making them accessible to even the youngest reader. My Yellow Balloon will resonate with anyone who has endured the darkness of grief, while offering hope for brighter days ahead.