Balloons Over Broadway : The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

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Balloons Over Broadway : The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

Enjoyed by readers of age: 6 to 8

Read the most by: boys and girls

From Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day read, the story of Tony Sarg. Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Melissa Sweet, author of Girls Think of Everything, brings to life the inspirational story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons floating in the sky during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 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 portrays 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 sitting around the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day.

ISBN10: 0547199457	ISBN13: 9780547199450
Format: Hardback	Pages: 40
Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN	GoodReads Rating: 4
Author: Melissa Sweet,