Saturday, May 12, 2012

Balloons Over Broadway: the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011.

Fascinating story of Tony Sarg and the origins of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons. Light on the dates--always an issue for librarians and teachers-- but rich in narrative-- always a plus for kids. Makes this nonfiction informational book very, very readable and accessible to all. i loved it. pair with holiday books, art, engineering, inventions, and any puppet program you may have. Look for the Jim Henson connection. Caldecott Honor. Siebert winner.

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