Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Pip and Posy are back, and Pip has a jaunty red balloon for them to share, at least for a little while. The sight of it makes everyone smile, but then, in front of the toy store, tragedy strikes. Pip accidentally lets go. The frantic chase that ensues is not enough to save the balloon from its fate at the end of a sharp branch on a tree in the park. Pip is heartbroken and does not stop crying until Posy pulls two bottles of bubbles from her backpack. Together they blow bubbles that float away and pop-just like they are supposed to. Scheffler's illustrations mirror his previous books about these endearing characters with bold colors, fun details, and evocative expressions. The text and format are suited to group sharing as well as to early readers. Children will certainly connect with Pip's feelings of loss for a favorite thing and hopefully the ability to move beyond it.-Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In their newest adventure, the two friends are enjoying Pip's big red balloon until he accidentally lets go of it. Pip is inconsolable, but Posy easily distracts him by blowing bubbles. While expressive gouache illustrations capture ordinary exploits familiar to young children, the uncomplicated text is a little less successful than previous tales of the little rabbit and his mouse friend. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Bright, brief, undeniably cute but still rather bland, Pip and Posy's (The Scary Monster, 2012, etc.) third adventure involves a mishap with a red balloon. Vibrant gouache hues paint the everyday world of these two animal friends. "Pip had aballoon of his very own. He liked it a lot." He shows it to Posy, and off they go on a walk. As they admire toys in a store window, "by mistake, Pip let the balloon go!" They chase after it until it pops on a sharp tree branch in the park. Pip is crushed: "He cried and cried and cried." Toddlers and preschoolers will relate to Pip's unfortunate turn of events and his ensuing tears. When Posy has the inspired idea to blow bubbles, Pip emerges from his misery and has some fun; they do not mind when they pop, "because that's what bubbles are supposed to do!" Simple text constructed with a controlled vocabulary and presented in a large font may make this a decent choice for new readers as well as a read-aloud for toddlers, even though the relative lack of story and pat ending limit its overall appeal. A mild, recognizable adventure for toddlers. (Picture book. 2-5)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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