Hot air balloons have a long and interesting history, and the idea for them originated from floating Chinese sky lanterns. It wasn’t until 1783 that the first manned hot air balloon flights took place in France. Hot air balloons aren’t really intended to be fast or efficient, but are instead a way to see beautiful landscapes at a slow, leisurely pace. They also come in many different beautiful designs and patterns, and you will see lots of these designs in these pages while customizing them with your color creativity. There will also be some interesting facts for you to discover about hot air balloons as you color!
