Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

I bought this for a little 7 year old boy with whom I have a tradition of watching the Macy’s Parade (he even gets a skip day from school since we are Canadian) and we were both thrilled with the book. The illustration style is beautiful and colorful while giving a true sense of the history behind the balloons. The story itself is quite a bit more detailed than I expected and should be suitable for kids who are a bit older too. Highly recommended for anyone who loves the parade balloons, or for anyone who’s actually attended in person. Really a lovely purchase.

I purchased this book to read to my class of third graders right before Thanksgiving break. The book was beautifully illustrated and interested. I loved the factual information it provided. I paired it with some YouTube videos about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. This was a perfect supplement read aloud for a fun annual American tradition.

What an amazing book!On one hand, the inspiring story of Tony Sarg who first designed and started the Macy's parade in New York. His life and work demonstrates innovation, creativity and true love for ones work (art in his occasion).On the other hand, the amazing lay out of the book by Melissa Sweet. So different, so creative, so colourful! Her collages look as if the book is three dimensional!And even though I have a baby son and bought this book to share it with him, I find myself going through it over and over again when he is bed.I would definitely recommend it!

I love this story and the history of the balloons and parade are wonderful.

I ordered this for my grandchildren ages 6 and 3. I plan to give it them next month but I know they will enjoy it. I enjoyed reading it! This is a story I never knew of who first created the huge balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The story is interesting and the illustrations are beautiful!