Hot Air: The Mostly True Story of The First Hot-Air Baloon Ride

Title: Hot Air
2006 Caldecott Honor Book
Author/Illustrator:Marjorie Priceman
Published: 2007
Summary: The book uses humor and facts in describing the first (ever) hot air balloon ride with animals.
Memorable: Å cock-a-doodle-doos.
Artistic Example: The illustrations of pen, ink and watercolor contribute to the cheerful humor of this book. The ocassion full page art showns the elevation of the balloon.
Teaching Idea: Talk with children about experiencing hot air rides
Grade level:
Reading Level (Lexile): 690