Balloons Over Broadway
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Balloons Over Broadway

Written and illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Discover the story behind the iconic Macy's Parade balloons.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 13,455 ratings
40 pages· 1,258 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD1000L
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Bookroo's summary

Meet Tony Sarg, the visionary puppeteer who transformed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with his groundbreaking balloon creations. Journey through his inventive world, where imagination takes flight and childhood dreams become reality. How did a self-taught immigrant's whimsical designs capture the hearts of millions? Explore the magic behind the parade's iconic floating giants and uncover the legacy of a man whose creativity continues to inspire. This captivating tale, brought to life with vibrant illustrations, invites readers of all ages to experience the wonder of a beloved holiday tradition.

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2012)Golden Kite Award (2012)Orbis Pictus Award (2012)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,258
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD1000L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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“This fantastically buoyant book is sure to delight readers of all ages. I love the playful and whimsical illustrations and the way the text is integrated into some of the illustrations. The book is based on the true story of the evolution of Anthony Sang's wonderful puppets into the enormous balloons that are the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The problem-solving theme of the book appeals to me, as does the teamwork and reliance on others with expertise to help solve the problems.”

Grammy

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~X
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
146536
Publication
Published
January 1, 2011
First published
November 1, 2011
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
The text of this book is set in Museo
Illustration details
The illustrations are gouache, collage, and mixed media.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547199450
LCCN
2010044181
OCLC
1150926072

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