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Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade Cover Image Book Book

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

Sweet, Melissa, 1956- (Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780547199450
  • ISBN: 0547199457
  • Physical Description: 40 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 29 cm

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
4-8 years
AD1000L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader LG 5.4 0.5 0.5 146536.
Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.4 0.5 146536.

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Subject: Sarg, Tony, 1882-1942 > Juvenile literature.
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.
Puppeteers > United States > Biography.

Available copies

  • 6 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.

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  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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