Big Umbrella, The

A very nice, bright red umbrella is folded up and waiting by the front door, and as a child takes the umbrella outside the sky darkens and a rainstorm approaches. The umbrella spreads its arms wide and invites all types of people to take shelter, whether tall, hairy, or even plaid, and almost magically the umbrella always has room to accommodate everyone. This delightful picture book for K-3 is suitable as a read-aloud to launch discussions about kindness, diversity, tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion, and its full-page artwork beautifully captures the essence of the story.