The Big Balloon Race, Level 3 (I Can Read)

The Big Balloon Race is a thrilling tale of adventure and bravery, perfect for young readers aged 5-7.

Follow Ariel as she takes part in her first balloon race against Bernard the Brave, with her mother Carlotta the Great as the best lady balloonist in America.

Despite Ariel's parents thinking she is too young, she sneaks into the basket of Lucky Star and joins the race, capturing the pageantry and drama of the event through Carolyn Croll's vivid illustrations.

With a real-life ballooning family as the inspiration for this story, The Big Balloon Race is sure to have readers rooting for Ariel and her mother from start to finish.