Umbrella
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1958 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Umbrella

Written by Taro Yashima

A child eagerly awaits rain to use new birthday gifts.

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40 pages· 567 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD480L
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Bookroo's summary

Momo is thrilled with her new red boots and umbrella, gifts for her third birthday. But there's one problem—no rain. As she waits, Momo learns about patience and independence. Will the skies finally open up, or will she find another way to enjoy her gifts? Discover how a simple wish for rain becomes a journey of growth.

From the publisher

Momo eagerly waits for a rainy day so she can use the red boots and umbrella she received on her third birthday.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1959)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
567
Reading age
2–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
7596
Publication
Published
January 1, 1977
First published
January 1, 1958
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140502404
LCCN
77008435
OCLC
3003040

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