The Big Umbrella (Hardcover)

“A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the ‘other.’” —Kirkus Reviews “A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.” —Booklist “This sweet extended metaphor uses an umbrella to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work...A lovely addition to any library collection, for classroom use or for sharing at home.” —School Library Journal In the tradition of Alison McGhee’s Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial debut alongside her eleven-year-old daughter with this timely and timeless picture book about acceptance. By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room. Lush illustrations and simple, lyrical text subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance in this sweet story that accomplished illustrator Amy June Bates cowrote with her daughter, Juniper, while walking to school together in the rain.

General

Imprint:	Simon & Schuster
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2025
Authors:	Amy June Bates • Juniper Bates
Illustrators:	Amy June Bates
Dimensions:	262 x 215 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Picture book / Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-1-5344-0658-2
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-5344-0658-1
Barcode:	9781534406582

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