The Great Balloon Hullaballoo - Peter Bently

When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . .''One of the best books of the year'' - Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph''Funny and fresh'' - Anna Carey, Irish Times