{"product_id":"balloons-over-broadway-the-true-story-of-the-puppeteer-of-macys-parade-by-melissa-sweet-author-illustrator","title":"Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet (Author \u0026 Illustrator)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let's have a parade!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high.\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003estarred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of many fine children's books including \u003cem\u003eSome Writer!: The Story of E. B. White\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award; \u003cem\u003eBalloons over Broadway\u003c\/em\u003e, a Sibert Medal winner; and \u003cem\u003eThe Right Word\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA River of Words\u003c\/em\u003e, both Caldecott Honor Books. Reviewers have described her unique mixed-media illustrations as \"exuberant,\" \"outstanding,\" and \"a creative delight.\" Melissa lives on the beautiful coast of Maine. In addition to writing and painting, she enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780547199450\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: November 01, 2011\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePages: 40\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: ages 4 to 7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Campfire Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46569872392378,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/1543\/3146\/files\/BalloonsOverBroadwayCover.avif?v=1788715717","url":"https:\/\/www.bluecampfirebookstore.com\/products\/balloons-over-broadway-the-true-story-of-the-puppeteer-of-macys-parade-by-melissa-sweet-author-illustrator","provider":"Blue Campfire Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}