Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade / written and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.

Author/creator Sweet, Melissa, 1956-
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, ©2011.
Description1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm
Subjects
Sarg, Tony, 1882-1942--Juvenile literature.
Puppeteers--United States. --Biography. --Juvenile literature.
Thanksgiving Day--New York (State). --New York. --History. --Juvenile literature.
Parades--New York (State). --New York. --History. --Juvenile literature.

Abstract 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.
Local noteLittle-357199--3051310597955
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2010044181
ISBN9780547199450 (hbk.)
ISBN0547199457 (hbk.)

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Joyner TRC Biographies B SA731S ✔ Available Place Hold