Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Newborn, Rachel, book designer.
Paquette, Crystal, production manager.
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, publisher.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, publisher.
Paquette, Crystal, production manager.
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, publisher.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, publisher.
Published
Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, ©2011.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm
Status
Frank Carlson Library - J Biography
J BIO Sarg, Tony
1 available
J BIO Sarg, Tony
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Carlson Library - J Biography | J BIO Sarg, Tony | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Library - 700s | LX J 791.53 Sweet | On Shelf | |
| Cawker City Public Library | JE: Sweet, Melissa | On Shelf | |
| Central Kansas Library System - Youth Services | YS E SWE | On Shelf | |
| Great Bend Public Library - JUNIOR NONFICTION | J B Sarg, Tony | On Shelf | |
| Hoisington Public Library - J Biography | J Bio SWEET, MELISSA | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Children's stories
Parades -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books for children.
Puppeteers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Sarg, Tony, -- 1882-1942 -- Juvenile literature.
Thanksgiving Day -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Children's stories
Parades -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books for children.
Puppeteers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Sarg, Tony, -- 1882-1942 -- Juvenile literature.
Thanksgiving Day -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Bisac Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
Other Subjects
Dust jackets (Bindings) -- 2011.
Dust jackets (Bindings) -- 2011.
Parades -- New York (N.Y.) -- History.
Parades -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Picture books for children.
Puppeteers -- United States -- Biography.
Puppeteers -- United States -- Biography.
Sarg, Tony, -- 1882-1942.
Sarg, Tony, -- 1882-1942.
Thanksgiving Day -- New York (N.Y.) -- History.
Thanksgiving Day -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Dust jackets (Bindings) -- 2011.
Parades -- New York (N.Y.) -- History.
Parades -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Picture books for children.
Puppeteers -- United States -- Biography.
Puppeteers -- United States -- Biography.
Sarg, Tony, -- 1882-1942.
Sarg, Tony, -- 1882-1942.
Thanksgiving Day -- New York (N.Y.) -- History.
Thanksgiving Day -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
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Published
Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, ©2011.
Format
Book
Language
English
UPC
9780547199450
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.4, 1 Points
Level 5.4, 1 Points
Notes
General Note
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children is an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
General Note
Illustrations rendered using gouache, collage and mixed media.
General Note
"Book design by Rachel Newborn ; Production supervision by Crystal Paquette ; Manufactured in Singapore"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Target Audience
Elementary Grade.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,5.4.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,5.4,0.5,146536.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,K-2,5.5,2.0,55737.
Awards
Sibert Informational Book Award Winner (2012).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sweet, M., Newborn, R., & Paquette, C. (2011). Balloons over Broadway: the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade . Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sweet, Melissa, 1956-, Rachel, Newborn and Crystal, Paquette. 2011. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sweet, Melissa, 1956-, Rachel, Newborn and Crystal, Paquette. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sweet, Melissa, Rachel Newborn, and Crystal Paquette. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011.
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