--- product_id: 166195046 title: "The Start of Something Big (Hot Air Balloon Adventure Stories)" price: "€ 24.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/166195046-the-start-of-something-big-hot-air-balloon-adventure-stories store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Start of Something Big (Hot Air Balloon Adventure Stories) **Price:** € 24.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Start of Something Big (Hot Air Balloon Adventure Stories) - **How much does it cost?** € 24.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/166195046-the-start-of-something-big-hot-air-balloon-adventure-stories) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A children’s book about friendship, imagination, courage, determination and trying new things. Praise for the Hot Air Balloon Adventure series: "I think these are just wonderful. I love the spirit of adventure, combined with everyday details and I'm sure children from the equator to the poles (and everywhere in-between) will be carried away by the tales." - James Mayhew "Annahita’s books inspire young girls to dream big and be brave and most importantly to have fun along the way!" - Jade Hameister Not everybody finds being brave easy…Rosie certainly not. She is a cautious soul who prefers to know how everything will go before it happens. Alice and Hannah on the other hand love nothing more than trying something new, and are not easily discouraged when things don’t go to plan! What is most important is that these three cousins never leave each other behind. So when they find a battered old hot air balloon in the shed, it’s not long before they are courageous hot air balloon pilots, embarking on a hair-raising journey to Grandma’s. This beautifully illustrated picture book series is peppered with delicious big words and humour that will delight young and old. Perfect for reading together with 4-8 year old children who love to follow the same characters over a number of adventures, but still thoroughly enjoy the delight of beautiful illustrations on every page. Review: Why aren’t there more books like this? - I bought this for my daughter because I was tired of all the princess stories. I wanted something that showed kids that looked diverse and told a story about being creative and adventurous. This book delivered! I read it to both of my kids 7 (girl) and 8 (boy). I thought that my son would think he was too old for it, but he liked it as much, if not more than my daughter. They are now constantly asking me to check back to see if this authors next book has been released yet. Review: My kids actually sat still, through the entire book! - That's right. I couldn't believe it! They are usually so wriggly and focusing on a million different things at once, but with this book they were totally focused, giggling, asking questions and just loving the story! For me as a parent I also love the fact that the characters are not only fun and interesting, but only demonstrating courage and inclusion - qualities I want to instill in my own children. Thank you for bringing this book to life and into our lives! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,386,040 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,592 in Children's Books on Girls' & Women's Issues #6,406 in Children's Self-Esteem Books #14,293 in Children's Friendship Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 54 Reviews | ## Images ![The Start of Something Big (Hot Air Balloon Adventure Stories) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DP8ezgRCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why aren’t there more books like this? *by A***M on February 2, 2019* I bought this for my daughter because I was tired of all the princess stories. I wanted something that showed kids that looked diverse and told a story about being creative and adventurous. This book delivered! I read it to both of my kids 7 (girl) and 8 (boy). I thought that my son would think he was too old for it, but he liked it as much, if not more than my daughter. They are now constantly asking me to check back to see if this authors next book has been released yet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My kids actually sat still, through the entire book! *by T***S on May 22, 2019* That's right. I couldn't believe it! They are usually so wriggly and focusing on a million different things at once, but with this book they were totally focused, giggling, asking questions and just loving the story! For me as a parent I also love the fact that the characters are not only fun and interesting, but only demonstrating courage and inclusion - qualities I want to instill in my own children. Thank you for bringing this book to life and into our lives! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eh *by B***1 on January 30, 2025* This was just ok. The raving reviews of it made me expect a cuter story but i thought it was average --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/166195046-the-start-of-something-big-hot-air-balloon-adventure-stories](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/166195046-the-start-of-something-big-hot-air-balloon-adventure-stories) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*