Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet brilliantly captures the essence of Tony Sarg, a self-taught immigrant with a fascinating imagination
Balloons Over Broadway
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Product Description
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 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)
Melissa Sweet is the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of many fine children’s books including Some Writer!: The Story of E. B. White, winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus award, Balloons Over Broadway, a Sibert winner, and The Right Word with Caldecott Honors.
Additional Information
| Weight | .5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 11 × 9 × .4 in |
| ISBN | 9780547199450 |
| Published Date | 2011 |
| Author | Melissa Sweet |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
| Format | Hardcover |
