Genre: Juvenile Fiction
APA Citation: Nolen, J. (1998). Harvey potter’s balloon farm. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books
Illustrator (if applicable): Mark Buehner
Pagination: 32 Pages
Recommended age/Reading level: Ages 4-8
Overview of book:
Balloon Farm is one of the most imaginative books I have read in a long while. It is narrated by an African-American girl who discovers friendship and wonder. Farmer Harvey grows a variety of balloons on his farm with colors like “pleasin purple, grassy green and jelly-bean black”. They also come in many shapes such as clowns, animals and even monsters. This story uses a fun ‘down home’ language style and ends with the girl learning old Harvey’s “tricks of the trade”.
Highly recommended/Recommended/Not Recommended:
Highly recommend: I loved the language style, creative story and colorful illustrations.
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