Tony Sarg (rhymes with arrrg!) specialized in puppetry. He started his career making marionettes and even had a show on Broadway in New York City. So how did a puppeteer design one of the most popular American events, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? As this book shows, the parade did not start out as it is now. The giant balloons came when Tony Sarg realized that only the people nearest to the parade could see the puppets. This is a wonderful book about how something as grand as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade had humble beginnings but, with lots of work and creativity, became a beloved tradition.
Grade Level: 4-5
Genre: Biography & Memoir
Format: Picture Story Book
Content:
US History
Societal Concerns
Celebration