Balloons Over Broadway

          Sweet, M. (2011). Balloons over Broadway: The true story of the puppeteer of Macy's parade. NY: Houghton. Tony Sarg was born with an inquisitive and curious personality. He began to use his imagination as child and came up with a way to feed his chickens without getting out of bed. His creativity and desire to invent new things, led him to create the helium filled, giant, upside down marionettes that captivated the entire city of New York! They continue to amaze millions of people around the world who sitting behind the television enjoy the Macy's parade every Thanksgiving Day. Teachers and librarians can use this book to teach children about the history of the Macy's parade and Tony Sarg in a fun and enjoyable way. Children will be hooked by Melissa Sweet's eye catching illustrations that capture Sarg's love for toys, puppets, and how things move.