Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade
Record details
- ISBN: 9780547199450
- ISBN: 0547199457
- ISBN: 0329926292
- ISBN: 9780329926298
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Physical Description:
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm - Publisher: Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, ©2011.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Houghton Mifflin Books for Children is an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Illustrations rendered using gouache, collage and mixed media. "Book design by Rachel Newborn ; Production supervision by Crystal Paquette ; Manufactured in Singapore"--Title page verso. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary, etc.: | 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. |
Target Audience Note: | Elementary Grade. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader 5.4. Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.4 0.5 146536. Reading Counts RC K-2 5.5 2.0 55737. |
Awards Note: | Sibert Informational Book Award Winner (2012). NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 2012 |
Search for related items by subject
Genre: | Picture books for children. Children's stories Robert F. Sibert Award : Winner -- 2012. Biographies. Dust jackets (Bindings) -- 2011. Biographies. Picture books for children. |
Available copies
- 78 of 83 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockville Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 83 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Rockville Public Library | JB SARG Thanksgiving (Text)
Local interest:
Holiday Shelf - Thanksgiving
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34035128952021 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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
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)