An Ellis Island Christmas Author:Maxinne Rhea Leighton Papa has already left Poland, and Krysia longs to see him again. "First we must cross the ocean to get to Ellis Island in America," says Mama. "Thats where Papa is waiting for us." Saying goodbye to her home is hard, and the ocean voyage is long and stormy, but finally, on Christmas Eve, Krysia sees the Statue of Liberty! Dennis Nolan... more »;s richly rendered illustrations powerfully evoke the uncertainty, wonder, and hope of this young immigrants experience. An Ellis Island Christmas is a holiday story to treasure, year after year.« less