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Balloons Over Broadway

the True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
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Feb 04, 2019hsteiner85 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Interesting true story of how the huge inflatable balloons became a tradition in the Macy's day parade. Really good book. Probably best for ages 4 and up.
Feb 18, 2015jessamynlim rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love reading this with my kids. Its also funny.
Nov 29, 2014
Tony Sarg started his career at age 6 when he invented a way to feed the family’s chickens from his bed, and went on to make marionettes, giving him the skills to create the first set of balloons used in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.…
Heather Glenna Fortuny
Apr 04, 2014Heather Glenna Fortuny rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am sure a lot of research and work went into the production of this book. I thoroughly appreciate this. It is an interesting story of a person's attitude towards life being that of a fun challenge rather than an obstacle. Imagination…
May 30, 2013JCLMeganB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Balloons Over Broadway is a wonderful true story with great illustrations.
Mar 30, 2013
This book is a great problem solving book. This book was a tribute to Tong Sarg. I recommend this book because it tackles historical topics and makes them interesting to children. The illustrations are interesting and help keep the…
Mar 19, 2013
The story called Balloons over Broadway is an amazing, heartwarming story that I recommend for children to read. I think this story portrays that children should always follow their dreams, always do what they want to do in life and…
Mar 02, 2013
Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet is a wonderful story with an amazing plot line. The main character, Tony, is a great inspiration to all children. He demonstrates how one should always follow their dreams and to persevere. This…
Feb 11, 2013
I would definitely recommend this book for all ages five and older. I believe this story because it is true it gives reader a since of hope that they to can fulfill their dreams to become great artists like Tony. Tony is very inspiring to…
Feb 02, 2013
I definitely recommend this book by Melissa Sweet. It’s a wonderful book that give us an inside view of how Tony Sarg started the Parade Industry has its known today. The Macy’s Parade that takes place every year in New York City created a…
Jan 15, 2013
Balloons Over Broadway is a wonderful children's book that tells the story of how the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade came about. Tony Sarg is the main character of the book, and the story tells how he, as a kid, developed a love for puppets.…
MissJen
Feb 09, 2012MissJen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I've never actually watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but I still found Melissa Sweet's exploration of the life of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer originally behind the giant balloons used in the parade, fascinating. While I'd never…