Bernie's Balloons

Bernie loves to help his friends. But when they ask him to hold balloons for them, he soon finds himself drifting into the sky!

Drawing inspiration from nature, this beautifully-illustrated picture book teaches young readers that being kind to yourself is just as important as being kind to others, and sometimes it’s OK to say ‘no’.

Follow Bernie as he learns the importance of setting boundaries within friendships.

Whenever a woodland creature needs a bit of help, Bernie is all too happy to lend a paw. But when Bernie’s friends ask a little too much of him as they set up for a party, Bernie soon finds himself holding far too many balloons! And the ground is starting to look very far away…

With hand-drawn illustrations and charming characters, this delightful new picture book teaches children the importance of setting boundaries within friendships. From the author of Ernie’s Mindful Journey, Bernie’s Balloons is the second title in a cosy picture book series that teaches young readers the first steps in practising mindfulness and self-care.

Kirsty Topley is an author/illustrator from Derbyshire. She studied Graphic Design and Illustration at De Montfort University, and did a Master of Arts degree in illustration at Nottingham Trent University, where the first draft of her first published book, ‘Ernie’s Mindful Journey’ was born. She now works as a book designer for Sweet Cherry. In her free time, Kirsty loves to read fantasy books, and play computer games cuddled up with her cat, Bonnie.