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Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade / written and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boston, MA : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, ©2011.Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780547199450
  • 0547199457
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography SARG, T. S974 Checked out 05/13/2024 33111011102528
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography SARG, T. S974 Available 33111011212889
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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)

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children is an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

Illustrations rendered using gouache, collage and mixed media.

Includes bibliographical references.

Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Elementary Grade.

Accelerated Reader 5.4.

Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.4 0.5 146536.

Reading Counts RC K-2 5.5 2.0 55737.

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