Under the Umbrella

Pithy poetry pairs with artful illustrations.Memorable and instructive without a hint of didacticism.Kirkus Reviews Starred Review The weather has never been worse. The man with the stormy heart is soaked and hes going to be late! His mood is as black as the sky. Outside a nearby patisserie, a little boy stands under the shelter of its awning, gazing at the beautiful treats on display. When the wind snatches the mans umbrella and drops it at the childs feet, can this hasty curmudgeon slow down long enough for an unlikely friendship to blossom? Catherine Buquets touching debut in lyrical rhyme, accompanied by Marion Arbonas bold and stylish illustrations, celebrates intergenerational friendship and the magic of sharing. It also reminds children and adults alike that bright moments can be found on even the gloomiest of days. STARRED REVIEW "Pithy poetry pairs with artful...Arbonas fantastical illustrations play with perspective, shape, and pops of bright color that enliven scenes primarily composed of black, gray, and white. Buquets text is translated into well-crafted verse by Woods. Memorable and instructive without a hint of didacticism."Kirkus Reviews Starred Review STARRED REVIEW "Under the Umbrella is as sweet and lovingly constructed as the brightest treat in a bakery window."Quill & Quire Starred Review