Books Like The Red Balloon
Families who loved The Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider or is struggling with the loss of a precious object or friend. It is a soul-stirring choice for a child who treats their toys as living companions and needs to know that love and loyalty are forces that cannot be truly extinguished by meanness. This classic tale follows a lonely boy in Paris who befriends a sentient red balloon. Together they navigate the city streets, finding joy in each other until a group of envious boys intervenes. The story is a profound meditation on friendship and resilience, perfect for children ages 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it validates the intensity of childhood feelings while offering a breathtakingly hopeful conclusion that transcends earthly setbacks. It is a gentle way to discuss bullying and grief through a lens of urban magic.
