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

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 and Print
Publication Info	Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, ©2011.
Description	1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm
Subject(s)	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 note	Little-357199--3051310597955
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
LCCN	2010044181
ISBN	9780547199450 (hbk.)
ISBN	0547199457 (hbk.)