The Big Umbrella

An umbrella that makes room to welcome and help all during an uncertain rain. The words are very few but the illustrations say a lot for a young wondering mind.

Not just for a rainy season, but showing the kids - and adults- how kindness can shelter you from the storm. That’s just ONE way to think of it.

I like the description of the umbrella the colors in this storybook are bright and bold , I like the facts that this book is showing in a way empathy for others and also show the kindness that people still have and I think that is a good things to show young children I read it to my children that are 3 and 4 and they loved it..

I almost never buy a book before borrowing it from the library since I'm so choosy when it comes to children's literature, but I bought this book because my child loves umbrellas, and the cover art was so inviting, that I couldn't resist. What a great chance I took! This book is beautifully illustrated and totally sets the rainy mood. The umbrella is a sweet character that loves to help and be kind to others. Can it get any better than that for a children's book? I doubt it! The umbrella inlcudes all creatures big and small in its protection from the rain. Such a sweet and uplifting storyline! The Big Umbrella is a welcome addition to my family's library of books that are socially concious, peace promoting, and inclusive of all. Absolutely recommend!Check out more of my children's picture book reviews on my instagram: greatreadsforlittles

The message of the book is great and the pictures are lovely. I love that kindness, inclusion, and diversity are addressed, but it’s a very short read. I guess for such a large book (in dimension), I expected a book that would take longer than 30 seconds to read. This book may be good for babies or little ones with short attention spans, but I don’t imagine this would interest a toddler. I think you will just need to make the decision if this very short story would be good for you/ your family. I really wanted to love this book, but it’s just okay for me. Again, I love the message but I can’t say I would recommend it. If you want a book on kindness, I would look to “Be Kind” by Pat Zietlow Miller since that book also discusses kindness and the characters are diverse.

I have a Doctorate in Education and I am a Reading Specialist and this book is just precious.

The story behind this book is just as beautiful as the story inside this book! A mother and daughter dreamed this up together--I want to thank both of them for dreaming up and creating a book with such an important message: "the more you give, the more you get". The artwork is whimsical and lovely, every bit as warm and pure as the message.I also want to thank the publisher Simon & Schuster/ Paula Wiseman books for publishing an ORIGINAL children's story--that's happening less and less--so BRAVO!!

Nice story. Umbrella stretches to offer shelter to anyone who needs it. I was asked to read it out loud again and again.

Simple story of welcoming everyone! I used for Sunday school but could use for any group of children

Es un cuento muy bonito. A mis alumnos les encantó.

Lovely story with beautiful illustrations. We have read it again and again, still finding new things to see and talk about.

I really love this books .