When the wind snatches a cranky man's umbrella and drops it at a the
feet of little boy outside a patisserie, the hasty curmudgeon slows down
long enough for an unlikely friendship to blossom.
The weather has never been worse. The man with the stormy heart is
soaked and he's 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 man's umbrella and drops it at the child's
feet, can this hasty curmudgeon slow down long enough for an unlikely
friendship to blossom?
Catherine Buquet's touching debut in lyrical rhyme, accompanied by
Marion Arbona's 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 illustrations in this
Canadian import, translated from the French...Arbona's fantastical
illustrations play with perspective, shape, and pops of bright color
that enliven scenes primarily composed of black, gray, and white.
Buquet's 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
