Balloons Over Broadway
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Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet
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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)
Melissa Sweet pays homage to nature, and E.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780547199450 |
| ISBN 10 | 0547199457 |
| Title | Balloons Over Broadway |
| Author | Melissa Sweet |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
| Year published | 2011-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (Children's Book) 2012, Winner of Lupine Award (Picture Book) 2011, Winner of Jefferson Cup (Juvenile) 2012, Winner of Beehive Awards (Informational) 2014, Winner of Golden Kite (Picture Bk Illustration) 2012, Winner of Orbis Pictus Award 2012, Winner of Children's Book Committee Award (Nonfiction-Mid Gr/YA) 2012, Winner of Cook Prize 2012, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2012, Commended for Cybils (Nonfiction Picture Book) 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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