Sherman's Happy New Year

Sherman's Happy New Year is a children's book written by Anne Shields and illustrated by Janell Colburn. It features Sherman the balloon and tells of his journey from Times Square throughout New England, eventually returning to Times Square one year later.

Sherman's Happy New Year is a children's book written by Anne Shields and illustrated by Janell Colburn. It features Sherman the balloon and tells of his journey from Times Square, throughout New England, eventually returning to Times Square one year later. When Sherman becomes separated from his friends, he battles the elements of nature to return to them. At the basic level, it is a learning story about the months and seasons of the year. At a deeper level, it is a story about determination and willpower. Sherman decides he is in charge of his own fate and finds his way back home.

Anne Shields is a mother and grandmother who enjoys all kinds of writing. Her love of storytelling took off when her three children were young and she spent hours with them writing stories. Anne also worked for many years at an elementary school, where her greatest joy was helping first graders write and share their own stories. Now the tradition continues with the next generation—her grandchildren. Anne lives in northeastern Connecticut with her husband, Joe, and their dog, Abby