Balloons Over Broadway
The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
Readers rate it 4.0 (11 on Hardcover)
40 pages · Released 2011 · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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This is a beautifully illustrated picture-book biography celebrating Tony Sarg's creativity and innovation in inventing the giant parade balloons. The story emphasizes imagination, problem-solving, and dedication to one's craft without any concerning content. It's an engaging introduction to a real historical figure and the origins of a beloved American tradition, perfect for young readers interested in art, history, or holiday traditions.
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Presents a tribute to the creator of the giant balloons that fill the sky during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, tracing the work of artist Tony Sarg, whose innovative "upside-down puppet" creations have become the parade's trademark. Presents a tribute to the creator of the giant balloons that fill the sky during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, tracing the work of artist Tony Sarg, whose innovative "upside-down puppet" creations have become the parade's trademark.
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- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Young Adult
- Biography
- Children
- History
- Thanksgiving day
- Thanksgiving day, juvenile literature
- Parades
- New york (n.y.), history
- New york (n.y.), juvenile literature
- Juvenile literature
- Puppeteers
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ISBN 9780547199450 · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt