Hot-Air Henry — Mary Calhoun

The fearless Siamese cat Henry stows away in a hot-air balloon that suddenly takes off with only him on board. He had always wanted to fly but not without the others! Follow the flying cat as he maneuvers the balloon over hill and dale and past catastrophe until he lands safely in the hills of home. Calhoun's telling of this gripping story is a fun-filled page-turner. Illustrator Ingraham's watercolors highlight the action and the main characters with realistic detail. The fast pace, plot twists, and clear resolution of the adventure make this story a natural read-aloud.