Hot Air - by Marjorie Priceman (Hardcover)

About the Book

Told in comic-book style with very few words, this new work by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Priceman is a travelogue as well as a visual comedy of errors that depicts history's first foray into the skies. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The first "manned" hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket?
Based on the (POSSIBLY) true report of a day in 1783, this si the story of (PERHAPS) the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen, as (SORT OF) told to Marjorie Priceman.

Review Quotes

"llustrations are chock-a-block with goofy shenanigans that demand several viewings."
-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A tale that's sure to soar with young readers."
-- Publishers Weekly

"Priceman's wonderful, vivacious black ink and watercolor paintings... add motion and buoyancy to an already soaring tale of a historic hot-air balloon ride."
-- Kirkus Reviews