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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's ParadeA Sibert Medal winning picture book biography and perfect Thanksgiving Day read about the invention of the first balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade From Caldecott honor artist Melissa Sweet. Everyone's a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when people from every corner of the country rise early or tune in to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. In Balloons Over Broadway, Caldecott honor
A Sibert Medal-winning picture book biography and perfect Thanksgiving Day read about the invention of the first balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade From Caldecott honor artist Melissa Sweet.
Everyone's a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when people from every corner of the country rise early or tune in to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. In Balloons Over Broadway, Caldecott honor artist Melissa Sweet brings the inspirational story of Tony Sarg, a self-taught immigrant with a wildly creative dream that invented those balloons, to life. The story takes readers through every step of Sarg's journey-- from his childhood love of creating marionettes, to the moment this brilliant idea was born in his head, all the way up to the invention of these enchanting floating balloons. Sweet brilliantly captures the essence of Sarg through her signature collage illustrations and thoughtful storytelling. Balloons over Broadway will capture the hearts of all ages sitting around the dinner table, on Thanksgiving Day and every day.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 11/01/2011
ISBN: 9780547199450
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.25h x 11.38w x 0.38d
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Winner
Award: Lupine Award - Winner
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Cook Prize - Winner
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Jefferson Cup - Winner
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee
Award: Beehive Awards - Winner
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Kite - Winner
Award: Orbis Pictus Award - Winner
Award: Children's Book Committee Award - Winner
Award: Bluebonnet Awards - Nominee
Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Star of the North Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Zolotow Award - Highly Commended
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/08/2011
School Library Journal 09/01/2011 pg. 138
Booklist 09/15/2011 pg. 61
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2011
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2011 pg. 129
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/07/2011 pg. 44
New York Times Book Review 11/13/2011 pg. 22
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2011
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2012 pg. 11
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 182 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 146536 / Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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★★★★★ 5
A favorite in our house!
Pattern Name: Ultra Ring, Size: Large, Pattern Name: Ultra Ring, Size: Large
~ Recommend if you have a dog who: is a heavy chewer/tugger, loves to chase squirrely things (it can have a wacky roll to it, which my dog thinks is so fun), gets their toys dirty or slobbery. My pup is 65 pound pitty mix - i'd definitely say this is for big dogs. Maybe medium (45+ pounds, ish?). Just my opinion, of course... but I think it's a bit thick/heavy for small pups to grab. ~
My pup LOVES this ring toy! I got this back in October - so it has been through the ringer. Atlas isn't usually a super heavy chewer, but with this toy she is. Not only does she love to play with it, she will even bring it to her bed to comfort chew (i think she likes the pressure on her back teeth... this rubbery material is SUPER sturdy but also has a little bit of "give" so I don't worry at all about her teeth).
She loves to chase it / catch it on the roll. She brings it to me on the daily for play. Its good for tug, chase, or fetch. Perfect for the beach or any environment, really, as it's super easy to clean... so it comes with us everywhere.
We will probably have this toy forever... there's not a single puncture mark yet. So, for me worth the cost 10x over.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
★★★★★ 1
It’s Trash
Pattern Name: Tug Frisbee, Size: Large
Lasted maybe 1 minute… I gave it to my dog turned to throw away package, when I looked back dog had already taken a chunk off … might as well have given him the dollar bills it took to buy … they would probably last as long
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Arguably bulletproof
Pattern Name: Tug Pull, Size: Large
All good. The gauge is slightly large which my dog, Magnum {66 lb American Stafordshire Terrier), struggles with - slightly. Not a big problem and I am thinking that if the guuge were smaller, Magnum would be able to chew through it
and ruin the toy. Comfy grip. Center piece or grip works great also because Magnum likes to grip that which allows the 2 handles to be free for human pulling.
Walmart has/had a similar item, but..........one end has tiny spikes meant for the dog to grip. My dog never liked that end, however, so I always got the ucomfortable knobly end and he got the smooth human end - hah ha. Too, Magnum chewed through two of these Walmart toys., I have seen Magnum chewing on this reviewed toy, but I am seeing zero damage. Walmart's toy is cheaper, but the lifetime guarantee on this Tuff Tug toy eliminartes any price advantage.
Update 6 months later - the product appears to be bulletproof.....until it wasn't. Everyone on the dog park marveled at the item's amazing durability in terms of daily severe abuse AND my dog's preoccupation with gnawing on the toy. Not only does it hold up, but there are almost no discernable chew marks.
All of that said, the toy did finally show some coming apart today (mid March '24 - bought Oct '23 with lots of daily chewing and tug of war abuse). Remarkably, with a good 30% of the item's thickness chewed through - it still stands up to severe and constant tug of war strain......like nothing ever happened!
We joke at the dog park that tbe toy is made of Kryptonite.
Yes, it's now damaged some, but I feel it is well worth the 20.00 price for the service it has delivered...
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
★★★★★ 3
Great chew toy, poor frisbee
Pattern Name: Tug Frisbee, Size: Large
Bought the Tug Frisbee. It's a terrific chew/tug toy (I'd give it 5 stars for this), but it's a very poor frisbee (I'd give it 1 star for this). The material is really heavy, flexible and tough which is why it's such a great chew/tug toy. But this makes a very poor flyer. And the weight is concerning enough that I wouldn't throw it at our dog. We got a great toy out of this, just not a frisbee.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great for my beautiful blue heeler
Pattern Name: Tug Frisbee, Size: Large
If you know what a Blue Heeler cattle dog can do is pretty similar to a velociraptor. She is not damaged this in any way shape or form and, really enjoys chasing it. Just simply toss it, very sturdy, simple to clean, just the right size. I have tested a lot of toys with her, she has destroyed a lot of toys, this one's pretty much indestructible.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2026