01769nam a22002777a 45000010005000000030006000050050017000110080041000280200018000690400029000870500009001160820008001251000023001332450075001562600051002313000047002825050007003295200839003365210027011755210018012026500066012207000035012869420015013219990015013369520140013517221FISKH20250703091528.0250703b        cb ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9789350895535  aFISKHbengcFISKHdFISKH  aPZ7   a823  aDelahaye, Gilbert   aMartine and the hot-air balloon / cGilbert Delahaye ; Marcel Marlier   aNew Delhi, bDreamland Publications ; c2013.   a20 pages : bcolor illustrations ; c28 cm  aL
  aYoung 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. 8 a510
bLexile estimate
8 aL
bRaz-Plus
  aPicture Book  vFrench LiteraturexImagination  yAdventure    aMarlier, Marcel eillustrator   2ddccBKn0  c7221d7221  00102ddc40708JUVFa001b001cTK Yellowd2025-07-03l1oDEL 823  PZ7 p2025-1738r2025-10-03 08:12:06s2025-09-12t1w2025-07-03yBK