Milly and the Macy's Parade

by Shana Corey Illustrated by Brett Helquist

Treat your child to a festive story of how one small person makes a big difference. It's Thanksgiving, and spirited Milly sees that the whole town is in need of some cheer, so she comes up with a way to blend her family's old country traditions with their new American heritage, and thus the Macy's Day Parade is born.

Inspired by the true story behind the first Macy's Parade in 1924. Bright paintings and easy-to-follow text will captivate your child. Milly's story provides a glimpse into immigrant life in America in the 1920s and shows the value of a child's ideas and dreams.

Ages: 6, 7, 5
Interest Level: Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.3
Lexile Measure: 420L
DRA: 28
Guided Reading: M
Publisher: Scholastic
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction

About the Author and Illustrator

Shana Corey The first picture book Shana Corey wrote, You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer! was selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Books of 2000, among other prestigious awards.

Brett Helquist