Cassandra Gaisford

Billy is a Balloon Cassandra Gaisford

Soar High. Love Who You Are and Who You Can Be



When Billy feels blue he doesn't know how to think pink. He feels stuck, demotivated and alone. Until he remembers he can fly like a balloon. He jumps up from his sadness and loneliness and lifts his thoughts high, high, high into the sky. High above his doubts and fears. Higher still until he is surrounded by colour, courage, and cheerfulness.




This is a classic, empowering book that every child, teenager and adult should have the joy of reading.




With a unique combination of beautifully simple stories, comforting words, and powerful uplifting messages, Cassandra has been delighting young children, teenagers and adults for over fifty years.




Cassandra cuts to the heart of the lesson we all need to hear, over and over again, helping us learn to be courageous, happy, and empowered.




Creator of the delightfully beautiful and courageous, The Little Princess, Cassandra Gaisford is a global best-seller.







"Helping children overcome negativity..

Billy is a Balloon is a lovely short story that is easy for children to read and very uplifting. The imagery of the lightness of a balloon rising above teasing, unkind words and self doubt is very powerful."




Laura Virg







Billy is a Balloon is an inspiring story and personal development guide for girls and boys with themes on self-esteem resilience, and self-reliance.







'That was so inspiring. I felt so much better instantly.'