Today (February 10th) is National Umbrella Day. It doesn't having to be raining to enjoy National Umbrella Day. But whatever you do to celebrate, do not open one indoors. Do I actually believe in the superstition, or that it will make the spirits or the sun god Ra angry? I'm not going to admit that I do. But why take the risk.
The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates
Find out how many people can fit under one happy red umbrella.
I like the illustrations. I like the collection of different people and other beings that come to find shelter. I thought it was nice how the background is faded by rain so the people stand out. It doesn't have many words, a short sentence for every page or two. It is simple and cute. My only misgiving about it is that it is not really a story. It is a concept. It is the idea that everyone should be included and allowed to join. It is an idea that should be expressed and talked about and this could start a conversation. But I, for one, wish there was more story to it.
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