Hi! A hot air balloon is a big, colorful balloon that can take people up into the sky.
- The big balloon: It is full of warm air and looks like a giant, bright ball in the sky.
- The basket: A small box hangs under the balloon. People stand in the basket to ride.
- The warm air: A grown-up makes the air inside the balloon warm. Warm air makes the balloon float up, like a bubble rising.
- Going up and down: When the air is warm, the balloon goes up. When it cools, the balloon comes down slowly and gently.
- What you see: From the basket you can see houses, trees, and clouds — everything looks small and quiet.
Let’s pretend! Stand up, put your arms out like wings, take a slow deep breath, and float gently. Whoosh — you are a hot air balloon!
Remember: only grown-ups fly and drive real hot air balloons, so we watch and pretend for fun.