The Big Umbrella Hardcover – Picture Book, February 6, 2018

Sweet book about inclusion and friendship. Easy to read and kept my 3 year olds attention. The illustration was also very beautiful.

Bravo to Amy and Juniper Bates! This book is a delightful and imaginative story with a metaphor that stirs the soul. It is timely and profound, yet simple enough for young children to grasp its important message. The illustrations are as beautiful and touching as the story. It is a true work of art made even more special by the fact that it was written and illustrated by a mother-child team.

The moral of the story is nice because people are caring for each other. There is a dog. It is a helpful story because the red umbrella is being very nice and fitting lots of people until the sun comes out. (This was written by 4 amazing 3rd graders!)

Great book!

This is a very sweet book with beautiful watercolor illustrations about how there is “room for everyone under the big umbrella” no matter who you are. A simple but lovely message.

Nice read for a 6 year old. Showcases diversity and inclusion in an understandable manner for a child.

I almost never buy a book before borrowing it from the library since I'm so choosy when it comes to children's literature, but I bought this book because my child loves umbrellas, and the cover art was so inviting, that I couldn't resist. What a great chance I took! This book is beautifully illustrated and totally sets the rainy mood. The umbrella is a sweet character that loves to help and be kind to others. Can it get any better than that for a children's book? I doubt it! The umbrella inlcudes all creatures big and small in its protection from the rain. Such a sweet and uplifting storyline! The Big Umbrella is a welcome addition to my family's library of books that are socially concious, peace promoting, and inclusive of all. Absolutely recommend!Check out more of my children's picture book reviews on my instagram: greatreadsforlittles

The words are just enough for the story paired with the page-by-page delightful illustrations of those invited to shelter under that “big umbrella”, and page by page, everyone is invited. It’s what I call a big smile of a book, one to read, enjoy and discuss with a child or a group of children. It reminds me of the concept of everyone having a seat at the table, and it is so good!