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    The Blue Umbrella

    Author Emily Ann Davison
    Illustrated by Momoko Abe
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Studio
    10.3"W x 10.6"H x 0.43"D   | 16 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale Mar 14, 2023 | 32 Pages | 9780593569573
    Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
    Reading Level: Lexile AD450L | Fountas & Pinnell L
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    Kindness is a magical thing, and in this gentle picture book kindness comes from somewhere unexpected. When a seemingly ordinary blue umbrella is offered to provide shelter from the rain, it grows to accommodate anyone in need.

    It was not supposed to rain on the day that a small blue umbrella showed up on the little girl’s doorstep with a note saying “For you.” But  she decided to take it along just in case. And despite the odds, it did rain. Seeing that her mom was getting soaked, the girl invites her to come under the umbrella too. At first it seemed like they couldn’t possibly both fit, but then something magical happened…  
     
    The umbrella grew. So they offered shelter to more and more neighbors. What should have been a tight squeeze was instead enough room for everyone. 
     
    This story is a true celebration of kindness and sharing, with poignant words from Emily Ann Davison and charming illustrations from Momoko Abe, and is sure to become a favorite for young readers.
    “While the idea of a magical umbrella isn’t new, it’s nicely carried out in Davison’s buoyant narrative, where the girl tells how her umbrella drew strangers together, creating a happy community of friends.” —Booklist
     
    “An accessible approach to inclusion, sharing, and community building.” —Kirkus Reviews
    Emily Ann Davison View titles by Emily Ann Davison
    MOMOKO ABE was born in Japan and has been drawing ever since she can remember. At age twenty, she moved to England to study filmmaking, and still works there in the TV and film industry. Avocado Asks is her debut picture book. See more of her work at momokoabe.com and follow her on Instagram at @momokodoodles. View titles by Momoko Abe

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    Kindness is a magical thing, and in this gentle picture book kindness comes from somewhere unexpected. When a seemingly ordinary blue umbrella is offered to provide shelter from the rain, it grows to accommodate anyone in need.

    It was not supposed to rain on the day that a small blue umbrella showed up on the little girl’s doorstep with a note saying “For you.” But  she decided to take it along just in case. And despite the odds, it did rain. Seeing that her mom was getting soaked, the girl invites her to come under the umbrella too. At first it seemed like they couldn’t possibly both fit, but then something magical happened…  
     
    The umbrella grew. So they offered shelter to more and more neighbors. What should have been a tight squeeze was instead enough room for everyone. 
     
    This story is a true celebration of kindness and sharing, with poignant words from Emily Ann Davison and charming illustrations from Momoko Abe, and is sure to become a favorite for young readers.

    Praise

    “While the idea of a magical umbrella isn’t new, it’s nicely carried out in Davison’s buoyant narrative, where the girl tells how her umbrella drew strangers together, creating a happy community of friends.” —Booklist
     
    “An accessible approach to inclusion, sharing, and community building.” —Kirkus Reviews

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    Emily Ann Davison View titles by Emily Ann Davison
    MOMOKO ABE was born in Japan and has been drawing ever since she can remember. At age twenty, she moved to England to study filmmaking, and still works there in the TV and film industry. Avocado Asks is her debut picture book. See more of her work at momokoabe.com and follow her on Instagram at @momokodoodles. View titles by Momoko Abe

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