About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses feelings of homesickness or when they are curious about why we celebrate holidays the way we do. It is a perfect choice for families navigating a move to a new place or those wanting to explore their own immigrant roots through a lens of hope and agency. The story follows Milly, a young girl whose father works at the famous Macy's department store. When she notices the immigrant employees are missing their homes and families in far-away lands, she hatches a plan to bring joy to the streets of New York. This historical fiction picture book gently introduces themes of cultural identity and the power of one child's creativity. It is highly appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, offering a warm and festive way to discuss how we can honor our heritage while building a new community.
