The Big Umbrella Book by Amy June Bates

Charming children's book with a red umbrella. Features diverse characters. Illustrated by Amy June Bates. Very nice book with beautiful art work. The book was previously inscribed but there is a sticker over for you to personalize it for yourself. On a rainy day, a child takes their red umbrella from the hall and heads out the door. On the sidewalk, by the bus stop, and at the crosswalk the umbrella encounters people in need of shelter and lovingly draws them underneath its ever-expanding canopy. The group huddled underneath is delightfully varied. Overview “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.” ...