In the vegetable patch at the bottom of Simon's garden lived Ladybird and Centipede. Their dull, day-to-day lives were one day interrupted when they were thrown together into a matchbox tied to a big red balloon.

Within seconds, the makeshift hot air balloon Simon had made was soaring high above the rooftops, carrying them far, far away.

Join Ladybird and Centipede as they embark on the greatest adventure of their lives, traveling the world, visiting far off magical lands and even outer space, making many new friends long the way.

A perfect first novel for beginner readers or as a bed time story for younger listeners.