The Big Balloon Race "Please", she asked, "can I go up in the balloon with you?" Carlotta the Great was putting on her blew dress with the gold braid. "You are too young, " she said, "and winning a race is hard work."(P6,7) Ariel is so young but she wanted to ride balloon, Lucky Star. Her mother Carlotta and Ariel took part in balloon race. But she was too young to control balloon and herself. Besides, their balloon was into black cloud... I thought they will give up the race but Ariel did not. Please read this book and know confidence is important by Ariel.