2012 Sibert Medal Winner
Everyone's a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to
see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy's Thanksgiving Day
Parade. Who first invented these upside-down puppets? Meet Tony Sarg, puppeteer
extraordinaire In brilliant collage illustrations, Caldecott Honor artist
Melissa 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 Parade.
Winner of the 2012 Robert F. Sibert Medal and the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award.