Sebastian and the Balloon: A Picture Book

Philip Stead strikes gold again with this beautifully written and illustrated book that kids will fall in love with. The story follows a boy named Sebastian as he strikes out alone on a big adventure in his homemade balloon. He meets friends along the way and finds a lot of excitement that will dazzle your children. The illustrations are simple and beautiful with plenty of hidden gems on each page for kids to search for and point out. I think you'll love this book and I predict the Caldecott committee may as well!

Ordered this book for a newborn by the name of Sebastian. Story was adorable and pictures were cute and very colorful. I know this book will have special meaning to both baby and Mom for many years to come.

Our young reader loves this book. He is now reading it to us

We've read 1,000s of books. This is one of our all time faves. (There are more great books by this author including A Home For Bird.) My daughter loved the story by age 2, even more by age 3.

Got this for a friend's son who is named Sebastian. It's got cute illustrations. Story is good but not great.

A lovely, magical journey.

Use as part of an art lesson for third grade. They love the story being read to them as they create their own patchwork balloon!

Great book and quality

Lovely book, beautifully illustrated. Gift was well received