It's 1924 and the holidays are approaching. Milly lives in NYC with her Polish family and frolics daily in holiday displays at the Macy's store under the watchful eye of Mr. Macy. But Milly's family misses their homeland and traditions. In an effort to cheer people up, Milly convinces Mr. Macy to combine old country traditions with new American heritage in a celebration for all to enjoy. Everyone agrees that the resulting parade will become a wonderful new tradition. This heartwarming story beautifully captures the creation of a uniquely American event.
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"Helquist's acrylic-and-oil paintings feature colorfully dressed people with angular faces and bodies outlined in black. The author's note gives a history of the parade and acknowledges that while R. H. Macy himself died in 1877, he is a known character 'immortalized in the 1947 classic book and film Miracle on 34th Street.'" -- Susan Pine, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Shana Corey |
Illustrator | Brett Helquist |
ISBN | 0439297559 |
Publication Date | Oct 1, 2006 |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Language | English |