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The Big Umbrella — Content Guide for Parents

By Amy June Bates, Juniper BatesSimon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books2018-02-06ISBN 978153440658240 pages
The Big Umbrella

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

“A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the ‘other.’” —Kirkus Reviews

“A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.” —Booklist

“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.” —School Library Journal

In 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.

By 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.

Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room.

Lush 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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Big Umbrella appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'The Big Umbrella'. The book is described as a gentle picture book that promotes themes of acceptance and community. The book does not contain any scary content. It is described as uplifting and gentle, suitable for young children.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'The Big Umbrella'. The book is described as a gentle picture book that promotes themes of acceptance and community.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have scary content?

    The book does not contain any scary content. It is described as uplifting and gentle, suitable for young children.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the story of 'The Big Umbrella'. The narrative does not engage with any religious themes.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have racial/cultural content?

    While the illustrations depict diverse characters, race is not a central theme or plot element in 'The Big Umbrella'. The story focuses on acceptance and community rather than racial issues.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'The Big Umbrella'. The language used in the book is appropriate for its intended young audience.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have climate change?

    The book does not address climate themes. It focuses on the metaphor of an umbrella as a symbol of shelter and acceptance rather than environmental issues.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have sexual identity?

    There is no sexual content in 'The Big Umbrella'. The book is aimed at young children and focuses on themes of inclusion and kindness.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have gender roles?

    There are no explicit gender roles or discussions of gender dynamics in 'The Big Umbrella'. The narrative centers on inclusivity and acceptance without reference to traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does The Big Umbrella have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'The Big Umbrella'. The book appears to focus on themes of acceptance and inclusion without specific references to LGBTQ+ identities.

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