Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 40
Published: 2011
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"Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade" by Melissa Sweet tells the inspiring tale of Tony Sarg, a visionary puppeteer and the creative mind behind the iconic helium balloons of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Through captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book explores Sarg's childhood, his passion for puppetry, and how he transformed his dreams into reality. Readers will learn about the challenges he faced and the creative solutions he devised, ultimately leading to the magical spectacle that continues to delight millions each year. It's a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the joy of parades. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Clarion Books .
Melissa Sweet has illustrated many books for children, including Charlotte in Giverny . She lives in Rockport, Maine.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 7-10 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction Picture Book category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award
This book was recognised by the Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award.
Lupine Award
This book was recognised by the Lupine Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Golden Kite - Picture Book Illustration
This book was recognised in the Picture Book Illustration category by the Golden Kite.
Beehive Award - Information Book
This book was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award.
Children's Book Committee Award - Nonfiction - Middle Grade/YA
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Middle Grade/Ya category by the Children's Book Committee Award.
Cook Award
This book was recognised by the Cook Award.
Jefferson Cup - Younger Readers
This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Jefferson Cup.
Orbis Pictus Award
This book was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.