The Wishing Balloons

Kit is excited about a moving truck arriving on her street, but Albert is sad. Kit finds a wish written by Albert in a balloon, but as each wish becomes harder to grant, she learns the powerful lesson of waiting until people are ready to reach out.

Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Kit's heart swelled with delight as she spotted a moving truck making its way down her street. Her excitement soared even higher when a young boy, around her age, emerged from the vehicle. However, Albert, despite his outward appearance, seemed less enthused. He exuded a sense of sadness, but he withheld the reason behind his melancholy. Determined to bring a smile to his face, Kit made numerous attempts to cheer him up, but her efforts proved futile. Defeated, she walked away, feeling a pang of disappointment.

As the night drew closer, a peculiar sight caught Kit's attention—a wayward balloon, drifting gracefully through the air, accompanied by a note tied to its string. Curiosity piqued, she reached out and untied the note, revealing a heartfelt wish penned by Albert. This was her chance to make Albert happy—to fulfill his dreams. Yet, as she embarked on her mission, Kit realized that granting each wish presented its own unique challenges. It became increasingly difficult to fulfill them, and she began to understand the profound lesson that sometimes, being a friend meant waiting patiently for the people you cared about to be ready to reach out and embrace your support.

With unwavering determination, Kit embarked on a journey to make Albert's wishes come true. She used her creativity and imagination to find unique ways to bring joy and happiness into his life. From organizing surprise parties to creating personalized gifts, she poured her heart and soul into every endeavor. But as time passed, Kit began to realize that her efforts were not enough. Albert's sadness lingered, and she couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more she needed to do.

One day, as Kit sat alone, reflecting on her friendship with Albert, she received a phone call. It was Albert, calling to express his gratitude for her unwavering support. He confided in her, sharing the pain and struggles he had been facing. Through his words, Kit gained a deeper understanding of Albert's challenges and the importance of patience and understanding.

With renewed determination, Kit embraced the role of a true friend. She listened without judgment, offering a shoulder to lean on and a listening ear. She provided a safe space for Albert to express his emotions and offered words of encouragement whenever he needed them. Slowly but surely, Albert began to heal. He found solace in Kit's friendship, and he realized that sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of love and support to make a difference in someone's life.

In the end, Kit learned that being a friend was not about fulfilling every wish or solving every problem. It was about being present, offering support, and being a constant source of love and understanding. She realized that sometimes, the most important thing you can do is to wait patiently for the people you care about to be ready to reach out and embrace your friendship.

As Kit looked out at the world, she felt a sense of gratitude for the lessons she had learned and the friendships she had formed. She knew that there would always be challenges and obstacles along the way, but she was confident that with her unwavering determination and love for her friends, she would be able to overcome anything that came her way.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 279 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250317377