Book Thoughts: Balloons Over Broadway (Sweet)

  • true story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer of Macy’s parade
  • engaging details keep the pages turning
  • beautifully creative illustrations

Type: biographical picture book
Ages: 4-10
Author & Illustrator: Melissa Sweet

We love this one! Most Americans are probably familiar with Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but this book gives a lot more details of how it came into existence and other neat facts we didn’t know. For example, one of Sarg’s apprentices was Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets!

Juvenile biographies are, in many cases, the best type of biography to learn from. The authors succinctly summarize the best highlights and even give us visuals. 🙂 Your children are sure to love the exciting artwork–almost as if they were at the parade in person.

Bookmark this one for your next Thanksgiving season!

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