The Great Depression has turned Kit Kittredge's world upside down, and now it threatens to ruin her tenth birthday. With her dad still looking for a job and her family working endlessly to keep their boarding house running, there is simply no money and no time for a party. It feels incredibly unfair to watch your special day pass by without a celebration. You can feel Kit's disappointment as she expects the worst birthday ever. But just when Kit gives up hope, her cheerful Aunt Millie arrives for a visit. Aunt Millie has a magical way of making something out of nothing, bringing a spark of joy and creativity to the struggling household. Join Kit as she learns that the best birthday surprises do not come from a store, but from the resourcefulness and love of family.