Martine and the hot-air balloon /
Delahaye, Gilbert
Martine and the hot-air balloon / Gilbert Delahaye ; Marcel Marlier - New Delhi, Dreamland Publications ; 2013. - 20 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
L
Young Martine and her brother Jean (or cousin Yann in the French original) are thrilled when their Uncle Harry, a hot‑air balloon pilot, invites them to join his Sunday balloon race. They eagerly climb aboard, and the balloon ascends over charming countryside scenes—windmills, forests, farms—as they float gracefully higher and higher. As they drift through the sky, Martine’s wonder grows. The siblings marvel at the changing landscapes and feel the thrill of the gentle breeze. The illustrations by Marcel Marlier beautifully capture their excitement and the serene aerial views.
Ultimately, Uncle Harry pilots them safely to a landing on a sandy beach. The balloon touches down successfully, and their family celebrates: Uncle Harry wins the race, and Martine and Jean beam with pride and joy at their adventurous outing.
510
Lexile estimate
L
Raz-Plus
9789350895535
Picture Book --Imagination --Adventure --French Literature
PZ7
823
Martine and the hot-air balloon / Gilbert Delahaye ; Marcel Marlier - New Delhi, Dreamland Publications ; 2013. - 20 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
L
Young Martine and her brother Jean (or cousin Yann in the French original) are thrilled when their Uncle Harry, a hot‑air balloon pilot, invites them to join his Sunday balloon race. They eagerly climb aboard, and the balloon ascends over charming countryside scenes—windmills, forests, farms—as they float gracefully higher and higher. As they drift through the sky, Martine’s wonder grows. The siblings marvel at the changing landscapes and feel the thrill of the gentle breeze. The illustrations by Marcel Marlier beautifully capture their excitement and the serene aerial views.
Ultimately, Uncle Harry pilots them safely to a landing on a sandy beach. The balloon touches down successfully, and their family celebrates: Uncle Harry wins the race, and Martine and Jean beam with pride and joy at their adventurous outing.
510
Lexile estimate
L
Raz-Plus
9789350895535
Picture Book --Imagination --Adventure --French Literature
PZ7
823