A Billion Balloons of Questions - by Amy B Moreno (Hardcover)

About the Book

"From the moment six-year-old Eva wakes up, her day is full of questions. Her Peruvian Papâa says she has BILLIONS of questions, but really Eva has BALLOONS full of questions that she carries around until she can find the answers"--Amazon.

Book Synopsis

A curious bilingual child experiences her many questions as vibrant, characterful balloons in this warm and funny picture book - with questions in English and Spanish.

From the moment six-year-old Eva wakes up, her day is full of questions. Her Peruvian Papá says she has BILLIONS of questions, but really Eva has BALLOONS full of questions that she carries around until she can find the answers.

Eva has big questions like "What can I do about all the plastic in the ocean?" and small questions like "Dónde está Peru?" She has funny questions like "Do bats get dizzy hanging upside down?" and confusing questions: "Why are oranges orange?!" Sometimes Eva's bunch of balloons grows so big that it feels overwhelming, but she's learning that it can take time to find out all the answers, and that's OK.

Review Quotes

'This book should be on every school, library and home bookshelf where there is a curious, enquiring young mind around. It's a gorgeous edition with bright, rich illustrations that children will absolutely adore. As an adult, it's funny and sweet to recognise the busy brains of children you might know in the book's main character, Eva. And for children it gently encourages those questions, showing them that even though some questions might not have a straightforward answer, that it's always okay to ask, and to express what's on your mind - even if it might feel silly. The insight into a bilingual home is also wonderful. I love this book - I loved sharing it with my own kid, and I know that children everywhere will connect with Eva and love it too.'
- Katharine Orton, author of Nevertell and Glassheart

'With a deft touch, Moreno tackles childhood curiosity, emotional learning, and a bit of science... Velez's creative portrayal of Eva's accumulation of questions adds visual humor. The colorful, whimsical balloons bob and weave from frame to frame, mirroring Eva's endearing impatience� A buoyant tribute to a child's inquisitiveness and the family that encourages it.'
- Kirkus Reviews

'I like the direct, interactive tone of the writing and variety of interests Eva has. The lively, warm illustrations nicely complement the text.'
- Youth Services Book Review

About the Author

Amy B. Moreno is a poet and children's author from Scotland. Her first picture book, A Billion Balloons of Questions is inspired by her Scottish-Peruvian children and the experience of living in a bilingual household. Amy currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Carlos Velez is an award-winning illustrator from Mexico. He is the illustrator of over twenty books for children including Three Lines in a Circle, We Belong, and A Billion Balloons of Questions. Carlos currently lives in Coyoacan, Mexico.