While she's in the Metropolitan Museum with her grandmother, a little girl leaves her prized yellow balloon tied to a railing outside. But its string becomes untied, and the balloon embarks on an uproarious journey through New York City. With an ever-increasing cast of wacky urban characters in tow, it soars past a host of landmarks. Eighteen famous paintings and sculptures are reproduced in this delightful, wordless book that explores the magical relationship between art and life.

You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum

Children's Books

Weitzman, Jacqueline Preiss

Arts, Music & Photography

Puffin Books

You Can't Take a Balloon into the National Gallery

A little girl's trip to see the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. parallels the journey of her runaway balloon, in an introduction to the sights and sounds of our nation's capital. Reprint.

Puffin

Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step

From the New York Times bestselling illustrator and former ballet soloist Robin Preiss Glasser comes a story about a young ballet dancer whose boundless determination makes her dream of dancing with the American Ballet Theatre come true.\nGloria has a very big dream: to be admitted to the summer program at the American Ballet Theatre. The day of the audition arrives, and Gloria couldn’t be more excited! She can’t wait to dance and show the world what she can do. In the ABT studios, she gets a peek into a glorious room filled with pointe shoes, ballet dancers getting fitted for tutus, and an awe-inspiring company rehearsal. She can barely believe her eyes!\nDuring the audition, Gloria is determined to make an impression by pushing herself to be her best. But when she falls in front of the teacher, she wonders if her determination will be enough.\nRobin Preiss Glasser, the bestselling illustrator of the internationally renowned Fancy Nancy series, brings exquisite and authentic details to every illustration as only a former professional ballet soloist can do. This story about a determined dancer who is working hard to achieve her dream is sure to thrill ballet students everywhere.

Glasser, Robin Preiss

Random House Studio

From the New York Times bestselling illustrator and former ballet soloist Robin Preiss Glasser comes a story about a young ballet dancer whose boundless determination makes her dream of dancing with the American Ballet Theatre come true. Gloria has a very big dream: to be admitted to the summer program at the American Ballet Theatre. The day of the audition arrives, and Gloria couldn't be more excited! She can't wait to dance and show the world what she can do. In the ABT studios, she gets a peek into a glorious room filled with pointe shoes, ballet dancers getting fitted for tutus, and an awe-inspiring&nbsp;company rehearsal. She can barely believe her eyes! &nbsp; During the audition, Gloria is determined to make an impression by pushing herself to be her best. But when she falls in front of the teacher, she wonders if her determination will be enough. &nbsp; Robin Preiss Glasser,&nbsp;the bestselling illustrator of the internationally renowned Fancy Nancy series, brings exquisite and authentic details to every illustration as only a former professional ballet soloist can do. This story about a determined dancer who is working hard to achieve her dream is sure to thrill ballet students everywhere.

New York City and its famed Metropolitan Museum of Art provide the setting for a crazy collision of art and city life in this inventively illustrated picture book. It all starts with a little girl?s trip to view the museum?s treasures and the parallel journey of her runaway yellow balloon. Floating down Fifth Avenue, past Central Park, bumping into a very silly tea party at the Plaza Hotel, and even adding to a tumultuous performance at the Metropolitan Opera, the balloon becomes part of a hilarious panorama of scenes that seem to mirror the paintings and sculpture raptly viewed by the wide-eyed little girl. The result is an illuminating exploration of how life can be captured with both the blink of an eye, and the stroke of a brush. Real-life sisters Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman and Robin Preiss Glasser pooled their skills, ideas, and memories to create this very special collaboration. Ms. Glasser is the illustrator of Judith Viorst?s Alexander, Who?s Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move.Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman lives in New York City.Robin Preiss Glasser lives in Newport Beach, California.

Dial Books

A little girl's trip to see the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. parallels the journey of her runaway ballon, in this introduction to the sights and sounds of our nation's capital. 15,000 first printing.

Dial

Life parallels art in this madcap romp through the historical environs of Boston and the renowned Museum of Fine Arts. This irresistible companion to You Can't Take a Balloon Into The Metropolitan Museum and You Can't Take a Balloon Into The National Gallery begins when a little girl visits the museum's treasures and her balloon gets loose. Floating past Paul Revere House, Fenway Park, Trinity Church, and other landmarks, the balloon's adventures seem to mirror the paintings and sculpture the girl is admiring. Thirty-three past and present legends of Boston (such as Louisa May Alcott, Bill Russell, and Ted Williams) are hidden within the illustrations, and their bios are included. You Can't Take a Balloon Into The Museum of Fine Arts is once again "an introduction to art, a dandy puzzle, and an imaginative guide."

You Can't Take a Balloon into the Museum of Fine Arts

One day while playing in his room, Joe hears a cry for help from his parents downstairs. In an instant he's Superhero Joe and it's up to him to save the day!

Superhero Joe

Action & Adventure

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

“Super Joe is super fun from beginning to end” (Children’s Literature)—and now he’s back for another adventure. One quiet morning, in a small town, a moving van arrives and brings the creature next door! Where did it come from? Why is it here? From his window Joe can’t see the creature’s face, but he can imagine…the neighborhood will never be the same. Who can help? It’s Superhero Joe to the rescue! But could it be that Joe’s fears are much wilder than his new neighbor?

Superhero Joe and the Creature Next Door

Comics & Graphic Novels

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You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum

You Can't Take a Balloon into the National Gallery

Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step

Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step

You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum

You Can't Take a Balloon into the National Gallery

You Can't Take a Balloon into the Museum of Fine Arts

Superhero Joe

Superhero Joe and the Creature Next Door