{"product_id":"the-big-umbrella-hardcover","title":"The Big Umbrella - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy June Bates\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJuniper Bates\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy June Bates\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the 'other.'\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This 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.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the tradition of Alison McGhee's \u003ci\u003eSomeday\u003c\/i\u003e, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial debut alongside her eleven-year-old daughter with this timely and timeless picture book about acceptance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for \u003ci\u003eeveryone \u003c\/i\u003eunderneath. It doesn't matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn't matter how many legs you have. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't worry that there won't be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLush 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmy June Bates is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen I Draw a Panda\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Welcome Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Light Keepers\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Journey \u003c\/i\u003eby Doris Kearns Goodwin; \u003ci\u003eSweet Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThat's What I'd Do\u003c\/i\u003e, both by singer-songwriter Jewel; \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Magic\u003c\/i\u003e by Patricia MacLachlan; \u003ci\u003eJoey: The Story of Joe Biden\u003c\/i\u003e by Dr. Jill Biden; and many others. She has three children and lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and her devilishly handsome Labrador, Mr. Mochi. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJuniper Bates was in sixth grade when she and her mom, Amy June Bates, came up with the idea for \u003ci\u003eThe Big Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e while sharing an umbrella in a rainstorm. Juniper loves music, skiing, books, and puddles she can jump in. Juniper lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with their family and dog, Rosebud.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.2 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Umbrella\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53463628611891,"sku":"9781534406582","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/mW1Qt0rZ409781534406582.webp?v=1781597381","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-big-umbrella-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}