Welcome to the Joy & Sunny Stories
Friendship, fun, and life lessons in every adventure.
Hey there, thanks for popping by!
This is the home of Joy and her mischievous sidekick, Sunny. Their world is filled with school days full of surprises, friendships that shine, and life lessons waiting around every corner. It’s a place where creativity blooms, and every little “oops” turns into the start of something wonderful. Here, children, parents and teachers are encouraged to laugh, learn, and discover that even small mistakes can lead to big adventures. Welcome to a story world that inspires both imagination and heart.
Why I wrote this book…
As a preschool teacher I’ve watched countless little “catastrophes” turn into big life lessons. I wanted to capture those moments in a way that felt light hearted, yet meaningful, stories where children could see themselves, laugh and learn all at once. Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe is inspired by the joy and creativity I see in kids every day.
Meet the Crew
Every adventure begins with a friend. Come say hello to Joy and Sunny!
Joy Eloise Appleton
- Birthday September 4th
- Favorite Color Yellow
- Favorite Food Mac & Cheese and Apricots
- Favorite Teacher Mrs. Bloom
- Favorite School Subject Art Class
- Favorite Animal Sunny the cat
Sunny Skye Appleton
- Birthday June 21st
- Favorite Toy Mr. Mouse
- Favorite Food Chicken
- Favorite Hiding Spot under Joy’s bed
Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe
“Joy tapped her pencil, her brow in a knot. ‘What should I make? I don’t have a thought!’ Mrs. Bloom knelt down with a smile so sweet. ‘Take your time Joy, you’ll plan something neat’.”
Oops! Did you get a Wonky Book?
Every once in a while, a book leaves the printer with a little extra personality; maybe upside down pages, a funky trim, or other quirks. (We like to call these “collector’s editions,” but we totally get it if you’d prefer one that reads the right way. )
If your copy of Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe isn’t quite right, don’t worry! Amazon makes it super easy to get a replacement or refund. Here’s what to do:
Log in to your Amazon account.
Go to Your Orders.
Find your book order and click Return or Replace Items.
Select the reason (such as “item defective or doesn’t work”).
Amazon will quickly send you a new copy or process your refund.
Your fresh, perfectly printed copy should arrive in no time.
And if it happens, know that you’re not alone, and thank you for giving Joy & Sunny another chance to shine!