The Great Safari Balloon
How this book was made
From a few real photos, we create matching characters — who then stay consistent through the whole story.
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In 'The Great Safari Balloon,' readers are whisked away on an enchanting airborne adventure with siblings Leo and Maya. The story opens on a perfect, sunny morning in their own backyard, where the two children climb into their bright red hot air balloon, eager for the day ahead. As the balloon lifts off, they wave goodbye to their house and soar high above the rooftops, crossing a sparkling ocean that stretches to forever. Soon, the landscape transforms into a golden land of tall grass and flat-topped acacia trees—the Serengeti. From their basket, Leo and Maya marvel at the wildlife below: elephants swaying, giraffes stretching their long necks, and lions dozing peacefully in the sun. Everywhere they look, something amazing is happening, filling the pages with wonder and discovery.
Full-size pages are in the downloadable PDF.