An Essential Tool for Every Young Christian Family
Join Tommy on a beautifully illustrated journey of discovery in this heartwarming children’s book, as he learns about God’s love and the purpose of our lives through his bright yellow balloon. This touching story helps children grasp the truth that they were created by God to be filled with His love through the Holy Spirit, and to share that love with others. Along the way, they will also come to understand the Father’s deep compassion for us when we are hurt and His unwavering desire to restore us.
A Tale of Purpose, Restoration, and Joy
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No adventure is greater than the real-life journey of parents guiding their children to encounter God, just as Tommy’s father does in the story. This Christian storybook is a creative and effective tool for parents and educators to help their children become grounded in God’s love and purpose for their lives. Get your copy today!
Discover What Tommy Learns From His Bright Yellow Balloon
Tommy’s eyes light up with wonder and excitement as he ventures into his father’s workshop. His father, an inventor, greets him with delight and gives Tommy a special gift: a bright yellow balloon. Little does Tommy know that this balloon will soon reveal the ultimate purpose of his life.
Tommy and his balloon quickly embark on an imaginative adventure, filled with laughter, joy, and creativity. But when Tommy’s mischievous brother Stan enters the scene, the balloon’s happiness is put to the test. From helium-filled antics to watery mishaps, Tommy’s beloved balloon faces challenges that threaten to deflate its spirit and render it entirely broken.
What will Tommy do? How will he react to Stan? Can his balloon be saved?
With captivating rhyme and vibrant illustrations, ‘Tommy’s Balloon’ is a tale that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you inspired. It’s a story of love, forgiveness, purpose, new life, and the joy of being moved by the Holy Spirit.
The book introduces rich vocabulary, making it a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to read together. It’s designed to help parents share and teach their children about the amazing love God has for them. Though a children’s book, ‘Tommy’s Balloon’ has lessons for all ages.
Available in Hardback & Paperback
Tommy’s Balloon is available in two formats. The paperback is available on Amazon. The hardback is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and possibly other bookstores, or direct from IngramSpark (the printer). Below are some links you can go to and compare pricing.
Paperback (via Amazon): $12.95
Hardback: $18.95 to $22.95
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Tommy’s Balloon would make a wonderful gift for any young family. It would also be a wonderful edition to any Catholic/Christian school library.
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Lessons from Tommy's Balloon
Discover God's Love and Purpose Through Tommy's Journey
In ‘Tommy’s Balloon,’ children embark on a delightful adventure that teaches them about the boundless love of God and the unique purpose He has for each of us. Through captivating storytelling and vibrant illustrations, young readers will learn valuable lessons about faith, hope, and the joy of following God’s plan. This book is a wonderful tool for parents to instill spiritual values in their children in a fun and engaging way. Some lessons include:
Made for a Purpose
The helium balloon brings out the fundamental lesson in the book: we were created to be filled by God, to be his children. That is what brings us joy and fulfillment, it is what we were equipped to be.
We Can Be Broken
When we fill our hearts with things we were not created for, we become broken. This world does not give us life and cannot fulfill us as God can. It is a place for us to express the love of God in our hearts.
Restoration
Though Jesus’ sacrifice is not explicitly mentioned, the “cross-shaped tool” Tommy’s father uses to recreate the balloon hints at the tool used to restore us to the Father, which allows us to be filled by the life of God.