Lost children's book from the 80's

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When I was very young, 3-5ish, in the mid eighties I had a story book about an adventure in a hot air balloon. On the front cover there was a pouch which contained a cut out hot air balloon shape. As you read the book, you pushed the hot air balloon through slots in the pages.

There was one page which I vividly remember, the hot air balloon get blown along by the clouds, and there were lots of swirling clouds.

I've asked many people about this book, and tried google searching using the limited information I have, but I've had no look in finding it. My parents vaguely remember it, which at least confirms I didn't imagine it, but not the title.

Does anyone on here recognise this book and can remember the title?

Was it set in TONGA by any chance?

:-D definitely not, just been laughing at that thread myself!

Its this! One of my favourits childhood books. Made by m and s mygreatestchild.com/image/cache/data/bookimage/61YFluX5fHL-900x900.jpg

Ted and dolly

I don't know the balloon one, but my son had something similar with a kite that was pulled through the holes in the page by its string as you followed the story. Story was about a boy chasing his kite that had got loose.

Ted and Dolly?

www.amazon.co.uk/Dollys-Fairytale-Flight-Richard-Fowler/dp/0881101907

Also this one in the same series can you tell I loved them i.ebayimg.com/t/Ted-and-Dollys-Magic-Carpet-Ride-Richard-Fowler-1984-Hardcover-Activity-Book/00/$T2eC16ZHJGIE9nnWrPtqBR(!QSPyTQ~~_35.JPG

I had the magic carpet ride and loved it. There is also a submarine one.

Sunshine and FabulousFudge you are both amazing!!!!!!

I wish I had asked on here years ago. Off to buy a copy now!

I had now idea there were more of them, might have to have a look at them too!

I saw a copy in my local.charity shop of the magic carpet one, let me look tomorrow as was only 50p! We already have them so would be happy to get if there!

I had this book! Was so obsessed with Ted and Dolly. The lamp in my room was a hot air balloon and my dad painted a Ted and Dolly mural on the bedroom wall.

Haven't thought about it years, thanks for the memory OP!

Sunnyshine, that would be much appreciated!

Will do tomorrow ??

Yes, thank you for the memory. Jealous of your mural!

I was born in the late seventies and my favourite book was Little Black Sambo according to my dm . Thankfully times have changed

Found the book was 25p!! Bargain ! Ted and dolly are missing but can copy and laminate for you Monday if that's ok.

Copy and laminate from the copy I already have I mean.

Wow that really is a bargain, photocopying and laminating would be fabulous! I'll pm you!

Thanks love a bargain!! Will await your pm.

Hi I am looking for the exact same book, I remember having it as a child and was looking to get it for my littlen. Did you ever find the book or find out he title? Thank you