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Author:

Sweet, Melissa, 1956- author.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Findaway WorldLLC,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

1 Wonderbook (1 volume (unpaged)) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm

Subject:

Sarg, Tony,--1882-1942--Juvenile literature.
Puppeteers--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Thanksgiving Day--New York--New York--History--Juvenile literature.
Parades--New York--New York--History--Juvenile literature.
Wonderbook
Biographies.
Children's audiobooks.

Other Authors:

McDonough, John (Narrator), narrator.
Findaway World, LLC.

Notes:

Release date supplied by publisher. Print book published: Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011. Audiobook originally released by Recorded Books. Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book. Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging. Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story. Includes bibliographical references. Read by John McDonough.

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.

ISBN:

1094259616
9781094259611

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1150926072

Locations:

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)