The Big Umbrella

Beloved illustrator Bates makes her authorial debut alongside her 11-year-old daughter Juniper with this timely and timeless picture book about acceptance. Lush illustrations and simple, lyrical text subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance. Full color. nA subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the 'other.' --Kirkus Reviews nA boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion. --Booklist n nThis sweet extended metaphor uses an umbrella to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work...A lovely addition to any library collection, for classroom use or for sharing at home. --School Library Journal n nIn the tradition of Alison McGhee's Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial debut alongside her eleven-year-old daughter with this timely and timeless picture book about acceptance. n nBy the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn't matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn't matter how many legs you have. n nDon't worry that there won't be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room. n nLush illustrations and simple, lyrical text subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance in this sweet story that accomplished illustrator Amy June Bates cowrote with her daughter, Juniper, while walking to school together in the rain.n