{"product_id":"9781039719927","title":"The Balloon Tree","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThis beloved Canadian classic is now available with a gorgeous new cover – perfect for sharing with a new generation of fairytale lovers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Princess Leora’s father, the king, is away, she is left in the care of the archduke, who plans to take over the kingdom. Leora’s danger signal to her father — a bouquet of balloons let loose in the sky — is foiled when the archduke orders every balloon in the kingdom to be popped. Leora sneaks away and, with the help of the Wizard and a boy with the only balloon left, she plants a tree that will save them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1984, \u003cem\u003eThe Balloon Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is a true Canadian classic from the bestselling creator of \u003cem\u003eJillian Jiggs\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSomething from Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoebe Gilman (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Scholastic Canada Ltd |  Hardback | Paper over boards |  2026-09-01","offer_id":48995713483007,"sku":"9781039719927","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_281fc405-804b-4818-82d5-83c4f612065a.jpg?v=1786484759","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781039719927","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}