Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade (Bank Street College of Education Flora Stieglitz Straus Award (Awards))

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From Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let’s have a parade!

Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Melissa Sweet brings to life the inspirational story of the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons floating in the sky during the annual parade celebrating Thanksgiving. The Caldecott Honor artist brilliantly captures the essence of Tony Sarg, a self-taught immigrant with a fascinating imagination.

The collage illustrations coupled with Sweet’s storytelling portray Sarg’s joy in his childhood inventions and his ingenious balloon creations that still bring delight to viewers around the country. This nonfiction illustrated book will capture the hearts of all ages.

“This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high.” (Kirkus starred review)

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (November 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0547199457
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0547199450
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 8 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD1000L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.25 x 11.25 x 9.5 inches