Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Meli

Description: Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet In brilliant collage illustrations, the 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 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. Full color. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Lets have a parade!Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macys 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 Sweets storytelling portray Sargs 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) Author Biography Like Tony Sarg, Melissa Sweet loved to figure out how to make things move as a child. (She even remembers taking apart her own marionettes to see how they worked!) Today, she still plays with simple materials to construct her brilliant mixed-media collage illustrations, for which she has won a Caldecott Honor and two New York Times Best Illustrated citations. About this book, she writes: As I began to research Tony Sarg, I was especially curious how he went from illustration and puppetry to designing the huge parade balloons. After I spent five years reading everything I could find on him, the Macys parade, and puppetry--then traveling all over the map to talk to puppeteers--it seemed incredible that so few people knew of his work. I found him so inspiring, I wanted the whole world to know his story. For more information about the author and her work, Review "Sweets brilliant combination of collage, design, illustration and text give Balloons Over Broadway an amazing richness. [No one] will ever see the parade in the same way." -- New York Times Book Review "Sweet tells this slice of American history well, conveying both Sargs enthusiasm and joy in his work as well as the drama and excitement of the parade. This one should float off the shelves." -- School Library Journal (starred review)"Tony Sarg, the man who invented the giant balloons of the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, has found a worthy biographer in Caldecott Honoree Sweet. The rush that comes from inspiration, the cliffhanger moments of creation, the sheer joy of building something and watching it delight the multitudes--Sweet captures it all in what is truly a story for all ages." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Sweets whimsical mixed-media collages, embellished with little dolls she made herself out of odds and ends, reinforce the theme that, for Sarg, work was play." -- Horn Book (starred review)"A joyous piece of nonfiction that informs and delights in equal parts." -- Booklist (starred review)"Its a history lesson, inventors sketchbook, and inspirational story all rolled into one marvelous mixed-media masterpiece. Sweets beautifully rendered true-life tale will have your childs imagination soaring to new heights!" -- Education.com Review Quote "Tony Sarg, the man who invented the giant balloons of the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, has found a worthy biographer in Caldecott Honoree Sweet. The rush that comes from inspiration, the cliffhanger moments of creation, the sheer joy of building something and watching it delight the multitudes-Sweet captures it all in what is truly a story for all ages"-Publishers Weekly, starred review "This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A joyous piece of nonfiction that informs and delights in equal parts."-Booklist, starred review Details ISBN0547199457 Author Melissa Sweet Short Title BALLOONS OVER BROADWAY Pages 40 Language English ISBN-10 0547199457 ISBN-13 9780547199450 Media Book DEWEY 791.53092 Format Hardcover Illustrator Melissa Sweet Residence Portland, ME, US Birth 1956 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-01 Subtitle The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macys Parade UK Release Date 2011-11-01 Country of Publication China Imprint Clarion Books Publisher Clarion Books Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins Audience Age 4-7 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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