The Balloon Tree by Phoebe Gilman (Preorder)

Release date: September 1st, 2026 This beloved Canadian classic is now available with a gorgeous new cover – perfect for sharing with a new generation of fairytale lovers! When Princess Leora’s father, the king, is away, she is left in the care of the archduke, who plans to take over the kingdom. Leora’s danger signal to her father — a bouquet of balloons let loose in the sky — is foiled when the archduke orders every balloon in the kingdom to be popped. Leora sneaks away and, with the help of the Wizard and a boy with the only balloon left, she plants a tree that will save them all. First published in 1984, The Balloon Tree is a true Canadian classic from the bestselling creator of Jillian Jiggs and Something from Nothing.