“Every idea starts with a spark of imagination.”
“Every idea starts with a spark of imagination.”
“The magic behind the balloons that bring joy to millions.“
pickA delightful look into the creative genius behind the Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Tony Sarg.
Book Outlet had a sale recently and I maybe bought a few books 🤷 Which should I read first?
so-soThere‘s sensitivity to this story about siblings who deal with the death of their parents, but it is bogged down in crazy puppets playing havoc with their lives. For the first couple hundred pages Pupkin was terrifying. Then the book became more zany than scary. Not a bad Spooky Season read, but a book I would pass on at other times of the season.
“Tony loved to make things that made people smile.”
This book introduces readers to the history of the Macy's Parade and the art of puppetry. It encourages curiosity about the creative process and the importance of following your dreams. This is a good book to read around Thanksgiving time as it teaches about a common tradition.
pickHistorical Fiction
Published 2011
This book is about Tony Sarg and the evolution of the Macy's Parade. Tony Sarg is recognized as the founder of the balloon tradition in the parade. The book provides an accurate depiction of the parade's beginnings and Sarg‘s innovative techniques in puppetry. Readers gain insight into his creativity and determination. The book shows his love for bringing joy to others, making him a relatable figure for children.
pickB this one was way too close to home. When my grandpa died, Emily chased me down the driveway with a fucking puppet she found in his house.
so-soThe title felt like a bait and switch, which was a letdown. It wasn't so much of a haunted house story (Hill House/The Woman in Black) but more of a possessed doll story (Chucky/Annabelle/Robert the Doll), with a hint of generational trauma and healing themes.
The main characters bickered like children for a lot of the book which also irritated me. At first, I only found one of them insufferable but quickly the other joined into that category.
