{"product_id":"zumas-magical-balloon-paperback","title":"Zuma's Magical Balloon - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaile Navarro\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eMaile Navarro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZuma's Magical Balloon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated in memory of my 9-year-old son Kingston, \u003ci\u003eZuma's Magical Balloon\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a story-it's a way to help children and families navigate the hardest parts of love: loss, change, and letting go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKingston spent six years bravely fighting brain cancer, teaching everyone around him that love never disappears-even when life changes forever. As his mom, I wrote and illustrated this book to honor his life and to offer comfort to other families facing the unimaginable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA gentle and heartfelt story about love, letting go, and knowing that the ones we love are never truly gone.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZuma loves balloons-each one special in its own way. But there's one balloon that feels different. It twirls, bounces, and shines as if it has a little bit of magic inside. No matter what, it stays by her side-until the day the wind pulls it toward the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZuma doesn't want to let go. She holds on tight, but some things are meant to fly. As she watches her balloon float higher, she realizes that love never disappears-it stays with us, always.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZuma's Magical Balloon\u003c\/i\u003e is a comforting story that helps children process loss, change, and big feelings in a way that feels safe, warm, and full of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, and anyone who has ever had to say goodbye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartfelt story for children and grown-ups alike who have experienced loss, reminding them that love stays with us, no matter where we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for parents, teachers, counselors, and grief support groups looking for age-appropriate ways to talk about death, grief, and letting go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers who love \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Rabbit Listened\u003c\/i\u003e, this story brings comfort, hope, and a little bit of magic to those navigating life after loss. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA portion of every sale supports my ongoing mission as a pediatric cancer advocate, helping families in honor of Kingston's legacy. Thank you for being part of this story and for helping us continue the work he inspired.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594944479506,"sku":"9798992967555","price":17.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/85ahZd_9vo9798992967555.webp?v=1790974330","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/zumas-magical-balloon-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}