Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade - Hardcover
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A New York Times bestseller!
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)
Awards
🏆 2012 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner - Children's Book Award|2012 Children's Book Committee Award Winner - Nonfiction-Mid Gr/YA Award|2012 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Seven to Ten Award|2012 Orbis Pictus Award Winner - Children's Nonfiction Award|Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2012 Golden Kite Winner - Picture Bk Illustration Award|2012 Cook Prize Winner - Picture Book Award|2014 Monarch Award Nominee - Grades K-3 Award|Delaware Diamonds Award Nominee - Grades 3-5 Award|2013 Rhode Island Children's Book Awards Nominee - Grades 3-6 Award|2013 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee - Junior Book Award|2013 Red Clover Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2011 Lupine Award Winner - Picture Book Award|2012 Cybils Finalist - Nonfiction Picture Book Award|Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee - Children's Award|2014 Bluebonnet Awards Nominee - Children's Award|2014 William Allen White Childens Book Award Nominee - Grades 3-5 Award|2014 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee - Grades 3-5 Award|2014 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award Nominee - Grades K-3 Award|2012 Jefferson Cup Winner - Juvenile Award|Star of the North Picture Book Award Nominee - Grades K-2 Award|Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee - Primary Award|2014 Beehive Awards Winner - Informational Award|2012 Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended - Picture Book Text Award|2015 Virginia Readers Choice Award Nominee - Elementary Award|2015 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|2015 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee - Elementary Award
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