The Umbrella
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-6659-8415-7 (ISBN)
Description
Getting caught in the rain at the park leads a little girl to discover a remarkable umbrella and, with it, the magic of friendship and community in this charming picture book inspired by Jan Brett's classic The Mitten.
Zora's fun day in the park is interrupted by a sudden rain shower, and she finds just the thing she needs to stay dry: an umbrella big enough for one. When another child on the playground asks if he can join her, and then another and another still, Zora makes room for them all-and the umbrella does too!
But suddenly, a gust of wind blows the umbrella away, and Zora and her new friends must work together to find it, a search that helps them discover the true value of friendship and collaboration.
Zora's fun day in the park is interrupted by a sudden rain shower, and she finds just the thing she needs to stay dry: an umbrella big enough for one. When another child on the playground asks if he can join her, and then another and another still, Zora makes room for them all-and the umbrella does too!
But suddenly, a gust of wind blows the umbrella away, and Zora and her new friends must work together to find it, a search that helps them discover the true value of friendship and collaboration.
Reviews / Votes
"Either shared alone or compared to other works, this is a colorful and appealing story that children will recognize and appreciate. A welcome addition to school and public libraries." -- <I>School Library Journal</I> "A whimsical reminder that play is more fun when there's room for everyone." -- <I>Kirkus Reviews</I>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c digital (spfx: spot gloss, emboss)
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 284 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-8415-7 (9781665984157)
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Persons
Sylvia Walker, a southern California native, brings a natural affinity to the artistic painting of diverse images, especially children. She expresses herself in a variety of media, including watercolor, pencil, ink, acrylic on canvas and wood, and recently digital images. After earning a BFA at California Institute of the Arts, she began a career in fashion illustration for department stores, fashion houses, and the Simplicity and McCall's pattern companies. Sylvia has years of experience illustrating children's books. The Umbrella is her author-illustrator debut. Sylvia lives in Sacramento, California.