librarydreams's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A simple story, beautifully told. I love how the only face that is shown in the illustrations until the last page is the ever-present, ever-growing, red umbrella. The bodies of the human characters are expressive and diverse in race and ability. When the humans are finally scene, diverse couples and family groups also appear. There is truly room for everyone under this umbrella and in our world.
lordofbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
dgrachel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is the picture book selection for my library’s 2023 Community Read program. The art and colors are lovely. The story is simple and sweet. The umbrella always has room and makes room to shelter those in need. 💙
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Another book to add to your “need to have for this day and age we live in shelf”. Great conversations will happen around this book.
heisereads's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful picture book with a message of acceptance, inclusion, and helping others.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
5.0
As I first read this book, I said to myself....."oh......okay......a magic umbrella that grows as it protects .... until it hit me over the head what it's really talking about. Inclusion! A great metaphor. I'd LOVE to read this to a 4th or 5th grade class and see how long it takes them to come to a similar conclusion. The mother/daughter (7th grader!) who wrote this book together live right here in my little hometown, and it tickles me to think that like-minded people are nearby in this central PA oasis of red....a wonderful book.
southern_librarian's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
2023 Community Read picture book pick. A really sweet story with great illustrations about a red umbrella that somehow grows big enough to fit anyone and everyone... literally. From a petite ballerina to the kid to whom it belongs to a Bigfoot.