Through the book, Balloons over Broadway The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade, we learn about a man whom from a very young age enjoyed the art of puppeteering. When Tony Sarg moved to New York City, he was asked to help in the Macy's puppet parade. The parade celebrated the holiday traditions of many immigrants from around the world. Sarg designed and created huge animal balloons that facinated all who saw them. The Macy's parade was such a success that soon it was a great event that was celebrated on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Through this colorful picture book we learn of the life work of a great puppeteer. The illustrations created through the work of collage and mixed media are sure to engage readers of all ages.
To learn more about Macy's Thanksgiving parade visit: http://www.macys.com/campaign/parade/history.jsp
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