The Blue Umbrella

By Emily Ann Davison, Momoko Abe (Illustrator)

A magical umbrella grows to shelter all in need, spreading kindness and wonder.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 154 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl discovers a mysterious blue umbrella on her doorstep with a note saying 'For you.' When rain unexpectedly falls, she shares the umbrella with her mom, only to find it magically expands to shelter more neighbors. As the umbrella grows, so does the spirit of kindness, turning a rainy day into a heartwarming celebration of sharing. What other surprises might this magical umbrella hold? Dive into a tale where generosity knows no bounds and see how one small act can create a ripple of warmth and community.

From the publisher

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.

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