Umbrella book by taro yashima5/22/2023 ![]() ![]() The umbrella teaches a Japanese American child what it means to be independent. However, the other pictures portray the happiness in the story. This was a happy story so I cannot understand why the author would chose to illustrate it this way. The illustrations in this book was not my favorite the little girl looked dark and gloomy. Umbrella: A Tender Illustrated Love Letter to Time, Anticipation, and the Art of Waiting by Mid-Century Japanese Artist Taro Yashima A beautiful and subtle ode to the fleeting moment between a bird and a balloon. To her, this marked the start of independence. ![]() ![]() Considering that Momo was only three years old, it was a huge milestone to be able to do things without the help of her parents. All she needs now is a rainy day Soft illustrations portray a thoughtful story about patience and growing independence. While she walked down the street she said to herself, “I must walk straight, like a grown-up-lady!” Not only was it the first day that she used her umbrella, but she also walked alone without the help of her parents. Momo can't wait to use the red boots and umbrella she received on her birthday. When it finally came, she hurried and put her rain boots on. However, that rainy day took a long time to come. Her name is Momo, and in Japanese it means “peach.” All she wanted was to take her umbrella out on a rainy day to show it off. ![]() The book entitled, “Umbrella” is about a little girl that receives an umbrella and a pair of rain boots for her birthday. ![]()
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