The Red BalloonBy: Albert Lamorisse Based on the Academy Award winning film, The Red Balloon is the moving story of a boy and his best frienda bright red balloon. Told through captivating photographs taken during filming, and set against the unmistakable beauty of the streets of Paris, Albert Lamorisse's beloved story is a moving tribute to childhood that continues to inspire readers of every generation. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.