Balloons over Broadway: the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade
(Readalong)
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Contributors:
Published:
Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2020].
Format:
Readalong
Physical Desc:
1 Wonderbook (1 volume (unpaged)) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 1000L
Rating:
Grades K-3.
Status:
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.
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Location
Call Number
Status
Wallingford Children's Book/Audiorecording
E WBK SWEET
Due Nov 21, 2025
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781094259611, 1094259616
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 5.4, 0.5 Points
Level 5.4, 0.5 Points
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
1000
Notes
General Note
Release date supplied by publisher.
General Note
Print book published: Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011.
General Note
Audiobook originally released by Recorded Books.
General Note
Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book.
General Note
Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging.
General Note
Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Participants/Performers
Read by John McDonough.
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
Grades K-3.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Sweet, M., & McDonough, J. (. (2020). Balloons over Broadway: the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade. Findaway World, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Sweet, Melissa, 1956- and John (Narrator), McDonough. 2020. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade. Findaway World, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Sweet, Melissa, 1956- and John (Narrator), McDonough, Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade. Findaway World, LLC, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Sweet, Melissa and John (Narrator) McDonough. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade. Findaway World, LLC, 2020.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
37d51660-0928-f02b-2be5-fdd67beaddb5
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| Last File Modification Time | Nov 14, 2025 04:08:27 PM |
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