Friday, May 17, 2024

The Umbrella by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld - ESSENTIAL

The Umbrella
by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
PICTURE BOOK Harper, 2023. $19. 9780062457790 

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL 

APPEALS TO: MANY 

The girl is sad because the rain is so bad she can't go out and play. But dogs have needs, so out she goes. The quiet curio shop they pass has something available for free. And what seems like a crumbling disaster, may be the beginning of what is needed to conquer the storm. 

SPOILER: Of course it's silly that little bits of umbrella might grow an umbrella crop. But the sun shiny attitude after the long rain is a lovely contrast that may help the saddest reader crack a smile. The characters are white. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS 

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