About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child shows curiosity about big holiday events, like parades, and asks how they started. It's a perfect story for sparking conversations about creativity and where traditions come from. Based on the true origins of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the story follows Milly, a young Polish immigrant in the 1920s. Inspired by her father's puppets, she imagines a new kind of parade to cheer up her homesick coworkers, one with giant, floating balloon animals instead of scary live ones. This heartwarming book for ages 4-8 explores themes of imagination, community, and the beauty of blending old traditions with new ones, making it a wonderful choice for the holiday season or any time a child has a big idea.
What Parents Should Know
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The book gently explores the immigrant experience, specifically feelings of homesickness and the desire to create community in a new country. The approach is entirely secular and hopeful, focusing on the positive solution of creating new, inclusive traditions. The resolution is triumphant and celebratory.
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