Eli's Balloon is a fun and charming story about a little boy who believes he can be anything he wants to be, even a balloon. Children will enjoy traveling on this wonderful journey with Eli as they learn the endless possibilities of believing in one's self to achieve the most impossible dreams. Eli's Balloon is a timeless metaphorical lesson in following one's dreams and caring for others. This book can be read for pure reading enjoyment, but can also be used to aid teachers and parents in teaching children character values, pursuing dreams, and building reading skills.