THOSE WHO SACRIFICE FOR THEIR FAMILIES LIVE WITHIN THE HEARTS OF THE MANY THEY CARED FOR.
Six-year-old Ella tries to stop her beloved nanny Mina from going home to the Philippines. But Mina needs to leave to take care of her own children.
A present - a malong, or traditional Filipino "tube skirt" - from her to Ella forms a magical bond between them. While Mina goes back to tending to her children, her affection and love for Ella flows through the malong.
The heart-warming picture book opens the reader’s eyes to the possibilities of friendship, understanding, respect and love through beautiful illustrations and innocent words penned by the authors.