[.ca] Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm (ISBN 0688158455)

not an original idea:
I haven't read this book, but it appears to be an improvement on an older one by M. O. Slicer entitled Balloon Farm. That one also involves a government agent in the story, by the way. The Slicer book is dated, with flat & abstract illustrations. Here's the summary of it: "In Crazy County, Texas, where anything will grow, a carnival owner swaps his show for a farm and raises a crop of balloons, kite strings, baskets, and philosophy."

One of the best children's books out there:
My son (3-1/2 years old) and I love this book. It is absolutely delightful. The colorful illustrations, the hidden images, the story itself...it's wonderful. The text demands to be read outloud and is completely appropriate. We read it several times a week and I look forward to it each time. I highly recommend it!

I Remember Reading This:
I really loved this book when it was read to me in early elementary school. I don't remember how the story goes very well but when I think of Balloon Farm, a happy feeling comes over me. This is a great book and everyone, no matter what age, should read it.

Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm:
OK! I'm 33 years of age, married and a Certified Public Accountant who is very busy with tax season. I ordered this book out of curiosity, only to find that I can't stop thinking how wonderful a balloon farm would really be! The illustrations are simply beautiful - so colorful and cheerful! After reading some of the other reviews, I'm happy to find out that there are hidden characters on each page. The child inside me loves this book - I find myself sitting in traffic thinking about those balloons growing everywhere and how great that would be. And by-the-way, I think I know how the author grows her balloons!!!

A Beautiful Book for everyone!:
this is a FABULOUS BOOK - my daughter read this over & over when she was younger and has kept it until now at the age of 12. It contains gorgeous artwork that entralls everyone who reads it.