Boo-Boo the Barrage Balloon

England: Raphael Tuck & Sons, 1944. inside back cover reinforced with age-darkened "scotch tape". Cover wear.. 22 pp. color illustrated stiff wrappers. The story of an anthropomorphic dirigible and his family. There design is influenced by an elephant. The story line supports the war effort as Boo-Boo becomes a hero by taking down an enemy plan. Color illustrations throughout except for inside cover illustrations (gray tones). Oblong quarto. 11" x 8 1/2". Scarce item.