Bird, Balloon, Bear

"Bird, Balloon, Bear is a sort of missed-connections, timing-is-everything life lesson told through gorgeous images. A red-crowned bird is eager to make a new friend, but a red balloon is first to meet an adorably round bear. This is a sweet story (with a few surprise twists and turns) about anticipation and timing, buoyed by the fact that everything works out in the end, told through warm and endearing artwork. Very young readers will love it. (For ages 2 to 5)"