Blue Balloon Books

02/24/2025

Available for now! 🦅🦀

At school in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Magnolia the blue crab doesn’t fit in. But her luck changes when she meets Aster the anxiety-ridden heron, another outsider who is often teased by the other marsh creatures.

Read their story: https://blueballoonbooks.com/bookstore/magnolia-rising/

02/21/2025

About the Book: If I Were an Animal is a delightful rhyming children’s book that guides young readers in imagining what it would be like to spend the day in another animal’s paws. Whether a lion, skunk, robin, or kangaroo, you can walk on the wild side by using the power of imagination to be whatever you want. However, by the time you turn the last page, you may just discover that the best thing you can be is yourself! This sweet and silly story has passed down laughter through the author’s family for generations. Now, If I Were an Animal can be a part of your family too!

About the Author: P***y Lynn is an artist living in the “vortex” of Hot Springs, Montana, who has certifications in massage therapy, ONE reiki, art and laughter therapy, breathworks, and core strength yoga. She is also the owner and operator of Wind Refuge Healing Center. She has three kids and seven grandkids who are her light, inspiration, and joy.

02/18/2025

Catch up on our recent and upcoming releases 📚

Helo Girls: The Law Enforcement Pilot is the second entry in Kodey Bogart's smash-hit series on aviation for young girls.

My Grandson by Jackie Winkelmann highlights the unique bond between grandparent and grandchild, with all sorts of sweet illustrations.

The Question by Meredith Murray answers . . . well, you'll have to read it to find out! ⭐

02/18/2025

Stop by if you're in the area!

02/17/2025

Big news from Blue Balloon Books ☁️🎈 We were named a 2024 Publisher of the Year by the Outstanding Creator Awards, a literary contest that recognizes talented, passionate, and imaginative people.

We're honored to publish books that help kids understand themselves and the world around them. Thank you to the Outstanding Creator Awards for acknowledging us as publisher that's constantly advancing and innovating.

02/14/2025

This Valentine's Day, show some love to your fellow man. Taylor Lahey, author of Câmbio, is encouraging Santa Cruz locals to bring clothing donations to his upcoming storytimes at the Children's Museum of Discovery on Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Read about the good work Taylor is doing and the inspiration behind Câmbio in the Santa Cruz Sentinel: https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/02/07/author-to-host-story-times-art-project-to-coincide-with-environmentally-themed-book-cambio/

02/11/2025

Blue Balloon author Jeff Dorrill graced the cover of Story Monsters Ink®'s January 2025 issue. This award-winning magazine all about children's books included a detailed interview with Jeff, which you can read here: https://storymonstersink.com/january-2025

"'Be resourceful and relentless, and do it all with grace and kindness,' urges Brunt and Eggbert children's author Jeff Dorrill. The consequential messages from his new book are also good reminders for all of us as we head into a new year."

02/07/2025

This week we celebrated the publication of three Blue Balloon Books children's titles, including a #1 Amazon bestseller!

Around the Garden We Grow by Florence Ogunlesi and Sarah Schaeffer hit the top of the children's diet and nutrition books category.

Labyrinth Adventures by the Mind Body Align team is a Blue Balloon first: a 16-book series, all focused on social-emotional learning.

Pawsitively Adopted by Jenna Sylvester is a sweet, affirming story about a family that welcomes a new addition—an adopted chihuahua! 🐶

02/05/2025

"Laugh, cry, and admire how perfectly they capture what you’ve been thinking and feeling all this time. These books about motherhood are going to make you do just that."

This article in Blessed by Motherhood shouted out Sasha Saidman Books and Kathleen Harding. Check it out ⬇️

10 Children's books that describe the experience of motherhood perfectly. Books about motherhood that are just right to read with aloud with your own kids.

02/04/2025

Preorders of Dear Girl, Be Free by Jamie Scheumann are shipping out now! 📦 The final version looks a little different from this early illustration...

https://blueballoonbooks.com/bookstore/dear-girl-be-free/

02/03/2025

01/30/2025

Get a sneak peek flipthrough of Papa Pea and Lil Ol’ Me on our YouTube!

https://hubs.ly/Q034jG5l0

After enjoying this sneak peek, don't forget to grab the real thing for yourself!https://blueballoonbooks.com/bookstore/papa-pea-and-lil-ol-me/Lil Ol’ Me and...

01/29/2025

Get a sneak peek at our newest arrival over on TikTok! The colors in these illustrations 😍

https://hubs.ly/Q034kDLn0

01/27/2025

Cover reveal! ✨ Illustrated by author Sam Otis, The Day the Shadow Slept In is available for preorder now.

https://blueballoonbooks.com/bookstore/the-shadow-slept-in/