Milly and the Macy's Parade by Shana Corey

The story takes place in 1924 in New York City. Milly had came to America from Poland. It is Milly’s first year in America and it is the holidays.

Milly’s dad works at Macy’s. Macy’s is a very busy this time of year. There was magic in the air. Thousands of people came in the store, but some only put their nose against the window to look inside. Then they’d say, “It’s not like home.”

Milly remembers Poland and misses it. She listens as her dad and his buddies are sad and homesick. It is as she is listening to them that she has an idea!

She runs to Mr. Macy’s office. Mr. Macy’s has noticed that his workers were all frowning. He realizes this depresses the customers. Mr. Snidely, his assistant suggests firing them all. Milly runs in and tells him he can’t fire them. They ask who she is. So she told them her idea to bring everyone’s home to America.

So the next day, a sign announces there will be a parade on Thanksgiving. Everyone is excited because it will be just like back home. The word gets around quick.

On the day of the parade, all the employees are dressed up. They all strolled down the street and made a parade. Milly rode an elephant borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. Milly suggested doing it every year. Mr. Macy agrees.

This picture book is very fun. I love the illustrations and it is such a fun idea.