{"product_id":"abner-and-the-bubblegum-balloon-jon-klassen-9798225045050","title":"Abner and the Bubblegum Balloon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom today's most esteemed and celebrated picture book creator, and in the tradition of beloved classics like \u003ci\u003eWhere the Wild Things Are\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a new epic adventure story that will enchant and captivate a whole new generation of young readers! Caldecott-winning creator Jon Klassen \u003ci\u003e(I Want My Hat Back\u003c\/i\u003e) and rising star illustrator Jess Hannigan (\u003ci\u003eSpider in the Well\u003c\/i\u003e) have created a groundbreaking, funny, and poignant story about the magical places determination and unexpected friendships can take you to.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Abner struggles to blow a bubble on the playground, his devastation turns to determination. Using all the money in his piggy bank, he buys $42 dollars worth of bubble gum and teaches himself to blow an enormous bubblegum balloon. An epic journey ensues as the balloon carries him far away on a whimsical flight, landing him in a farmer's field, spurring an unlikely friendship. As he earns back the money he needs to float home, Abner soon discovers the quiet pleasure of farm work, the power of friendship, and the profound ways we discover who we are when we dare to venture beyond!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon Klassen is the author-illustrator of the Hat trilogy and \u003ci\u003eThe Skull\u003c\/i\u003e, and the illustrator of many beloved classics such as Mac Barnett's \u003ci\u003eExtra Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSam \u0026amp; Dave Dig a Hole\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Billy Goats Gruff\u003c\/i\u003e. Jess Hannigan is the author-illustrator of the wryly silly and critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSpider in the Well \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Bear Out There. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon Klassen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798225045050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orchard Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Jon Klassen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48874611441919,"sku":"9798225045050","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abner-and-the-bubblegum-balloon-jon-klassen-9798225045050","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}