Umbrella (children's book) facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Taro Yashima |
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| Illustrator | Taro Yashima |
| Cover artist | Taro Yashima |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
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Publication date
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1958 |
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| Pages | 30 pp |
| OCLC | 5772634 |
Umbrella is a charming children's picture book by Taro Yashima. It was first published in 1958. This book was recognized as a Caldecott Honor Book in 1959. This means it was one of the best children's books of that year! Later, Puffin Books reprinted it in 1977.
The Story of Momo
The book Umbrella tells a sweet story about a little girl named Momo. Her name means "peach" in Japanese. Momo was born in New York City.
Momo has a special blue umbrella and cool rubber boots. She got them for her third birthday. Every day, she asks her mother if she can use her new umbrella. Momo even tries to explain that the sun and wind bother her eyes on the way to school.
Her mother tells her to wait. She says Momo can use the umbrella when it rains. But the rain takes a long time to come! It is a time called Indian summer, which means warm, dry weather.
A Rainy Day Adventure
Finally, the rain begins to fall. This is Momo's perfect chance to use her umbrella! She is so happy. The sound of the rain hitting her umbrella is like music to her ears.
Umbrella is a fresh and simple children's story. It features classic and very colorful Japanese illustrations. These pictures help show the beauty of Japanese culture.
