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Sugars Travels: Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Book 2) - A Sky-High Adventure with Music, Dance & Heart! Sugar is a young alpaca who loves to dance and travels the world in the family's RV, the Harmony Hauler, with her famous rock star dad Angel, her rap-beat-dropping mom Eunice, and her best friend Margo the llama-spreading peace, kindness, and music wherever they go. When they roll into Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the world-famous hot air balloon festival, Sugar is sure this will be their most exciting stop yet. The second book in the Sugars Travels series, is a thrilling, heartwarming fully illustrated chapter book about courage, friendship, and learning to follow the rules. When Sugar and Margo sneak away to pick berries for a pie contest, they break their parents' one big rule: stay close to the festival grounds. Deep in the distant fields, the sweet smell of their overflowing bucket wakes a hungry bear from his nap. The bear lumbers toward them-and suddenly the fun turns into a race for their lives. Panicked, the girls dive into an empty balloon basket, hoping to hide. But when the bear bumps the basket, the ropes shake loose and the balloon lifts into the sky, sending them on a wild flight over the colorful festival below. High above the ground, they're scared, alone, and very far from their parents. Just when things feel out of control, an unexpected stranger-a calm, friendly Aussie pilot-lands in their basket and knows exactly what to do. With his help, Sugar discovers her inner courage as they work together to steer clear of other balloons and find a way back to solid ground. Along the way, the girls learn powerful lessons about listening, safety, and why rules exist. By the end, Sugar understands the importance of asking permission and staying close when adults say it matters. The festival finishes in joy and celebration as she performs her special Sugar Dance Song-surrounded by family, new friends, and glowing hot air balloons. BONUS INTERACTIVE FEATURES: Step-by-step illustrated dance instructions for the Sugar Dance Song Full song lyrics included as a bonus page Perfect for classroom read-aloud, movement activities, and sing-alongs This fully illustrated 95-page, 8-chapter adventure is perfect for: Ages 7-11 (elementary grades 3-5) Transitional readers ready for chapter books with engaging illustrations Children who love animals, music, dancing, and adventure Families and teachers seeking social-emotional learning stories Building reading stamina, courage, and decision-making skills Themes: Courage, friendship, following rules, safety, asking permission, and listening to trusted adults. Ideal for young readers who love exciting stories with big hearts, brave characters, musical families, and unforgettable festival fun!

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Eileen Lubore is a children's author based in Florida who writes the Sugars Travels picture-book series about magical journeys to festivals and special places around the world. In each story, Sugar travels with her famous musician dad, her mom, and her best friend Margo, discovering new cultures, communities and friendships along the way. Learn more at www.eileenlubore.com.

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