A young girl who loves snow and winter walks home from school with her immigrant mother, who misses the sun and warmth and colors of home. But for the girl, this winter-white landscape is home. To her mother, the dry brown leaves are like skeletons; to the girl, brown leaves make her think of maple syrup. There isn't wrongness in their contrasting perspectives as this quiet, observant story progresses, just difference. Eventually, the girl's buoyant spirit, vivid imagination, and delight in the moment proves infectious. "Ma hugs me tight. 'When the sun comes out, everything will look so shiny and bright!'" This story featuring a South Asian mother and daughter affirms a sense of both longing and belonging across two generations of an immigrant family. Illustrations in oil and pastel on canvas showcase both the whites and grays of winter and bright punctuations of color and warmth. (Ages 5-8)