Download or read book The Red Balloon written by Albert Lamorisse and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the Academy Award-winning film, The Red Balloon is the moving story of a boy and his best friend—a bright red balloon. Told through captivating photographs taken during filming, and set against the unmistakable beauty of the streets of Paris, Albert Lamorisse's beloved story is a moving tribute to childhood that continues to inspire readers of every generation. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.