The Big Red Balloon
Narrated Children’s Multigenre Anthology
The Big Red Balloon uplifts young listeners (8-12 years) with exciting new adventure stories written by Australian children’s author Paul Malone.
With unforgettable heroes and villains, fantastic creatures, and amazing settings—from remote islands to distant worlds—these stories carry children and parents alike on a wild journey of the imagination.
Read by Paul Malone, every short story offers a unique listening experience—perhaps as a bedtime story, or any time or place where a vivid imagination and adventurous spirit can make a difference. Parents too can enjoy these stories and share their thoughts with their children, helping them to become active listeners and great storytellers.
Listen to a Sample
Zombie Island by Paul Malone – The Big Red Balloon Podcast
When two young adventurers seek food and shelter in a snow covered village in the middle of a mountain lake, it appears the village is abandoned. Or is it? Find out what happens when Edi and Boy discover that the only food to be eaten is their own brains if the zombies catch them!