Sweet, M., & Newborn, R. (2011). Balloons over Broadway: The true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
Tony Sarg as a young boy loved to make things move. As a young child he started making marionettes. When he got older he move to New York City were he started performing on Broadway with his marionettes. One day he was asked to design a "puppet parade" for Macy's. Everyone was so amazed by this that they asked him to create more for a parade based on street carnivals from all over the world. The first parade was on Thanksgiving Day in 1924. It was very successful, so they decided to continue the tradition. He made all kinds of balloons that flew into the air for everyone to see. Today, there is still the tradition of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and people line up to see the most amazing balloons that float in the air. This book is a picture book biography. Sweet did an excellent job in creating the mixed media style in her book. She even included 3D elements in her book. This picture book biography will entice young readers with pictures, while learning about Tony Sarg. Students may design their own parade balloon using small balloons by taping them. When they are done, they may write an expository on how they make the parade balloon.
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