Description
This book tells the story of Tony Sarg and his invention of the helium balloons that became the trademark of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Sweet's illustrations are full of color and detail, and the book is a joy to read.
In brilliant collage illustrations, the 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. Full color.