Outer Space Balloon: The Galactic Adventures of Red and Comet

Red is a little girl with big ideas! In this adventure story, Red is determined to go see the man on the moon because she is very sure he is lonely. Comet, her lunar-loving cat, is ready to go with her. Together, they build an Outer Space Balloon and their galactic adventures through the stars begin!

There's a free music video available at the end of the book via a QR code. It's based on the story, and uses the same illustrations. It's written and performed by the author.

Here are some reasons to buy this book!

It's a fun story for humans ages 3 and upIt's great for bedtime readingRed and Comet are wonderful friends to dream with and aboutThe illustrations are very dynamic and colorfulThe words of the story rhymeRed's imagination encourages the reader's imaginationRed is a big believer in STEM and STEAMYou will never look at laundry baskets, blankets, or balloons in quite the same way againKids can make their own Outer Space Balloons from things in their roomsThe free music video linked to the book adds a big component to the book.Free membership to a community where you can meet other readers and families and talk with them on Swell Audio.

Deborah Pardes has thrived as a writer, teacher and producer for over 3 decades. She is the VP of Stories & Voices at Swell Audio. Deborah uses art and technology to enliven the experience of traditional storytelling, and has served as content strategist and senior writer for clients including Warner Brothers, Sony, AMD, Apple, and Hyland's Homeopathic. The founder of Artists for Literacy and The Literature Remix Project, Deborah has produced literary events, concerts and multi-national music competitions. She has taught workshops at San Francisco School of the Arts, Marlborough Prep School in Los Angeles, Lawndale Environmental Charter HS, and numerous teacher workshops through the State Library and the Catalyst Series. Her work has engaged artists such as Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Tom Waits and Suzanne Vega and has been covered by NPR, New York Times, and RollingStone. She's a music composer and producer, with 6 CDs to her name. She is the coauthor of Climbing Out for Under: A Handbook For Heartbreak, available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. Deborah is a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University and of The Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars Program. Deborah's lived in New York, San Francisco and currently lives in Los Angeles.

Bailey Wyatt is an illustrator and artist based in Los Angeles, known for her love of visual storytelling, vibrant murals, and all things cartoons. Her creative journey has taken her from storyboarding for animation to painting large-scale murals, with a healthy dose of cat-inspired doodles along the way. To see more of her imaginative work, visit www.BasilCartoons.com