{"product_id":"the-green-umbrella-paperback","title":"The Green Umbrella - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJackie Azúa Kramer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaral Sassouni\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comical story of imagination and friendship--now available as a paperback!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElephant is enjoying a peaceful walk with his green umbrella, when suddenly a Hedgehog says: \u003ci\u003eI believe you have my boat.\u003c\/i\u003e Elephant listens patiently as Hedgehog insists: \u003ci\u003eI crossed deep oceans \u003c\/i\u003e. . . \u003ci\u003etasted the salty spray of whales [in that umbrella-boat].\u003c\/i\u003e Cat, Bear, and Rabbit soon interrupt Elephant--each claiming that his umbrella is really their tent, flying machine, and cane. Elephant is flabbergasted--after all, it's an umbrella, and it certainly hasn't been on any adventures more exciting than a walk in the rain. Or has it? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jackie Azúa Kramer and illustrator Maral Sassouni have created a gem in this fun read-aloud! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Green Umbrella, \u003c\/i\u003e hardcover edition \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA 2017 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMom's Choice Award - Gold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eA 2017 Parents' Choice Silver Honor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The lesson about sharing and generosity is elegantly wrapped around lovely language\u003ci\u003e.\"--Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJackie Azúa Kramer was born in Manhattan, New York. Many lives ago Jackie was an actor, singer, and school counselor. Her work with children presented her with an opportunity to address their concerns, secrets, and hopes through storytelling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many of Jackie's best ideas happen in a bathtub full of bubbles. Jackie and her family live happily in Long Island, New York. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaral Sassouni was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been an illustrator for more than 20 years. In 2013 she won the SCBWI Portfolio Grand Prize. Her work was selected by the Society of Illustrators in New York (2014), and also honored by the \u003ci\u003e3x3 \u003c\/i\u003ePicture Book Show in 2012, 2013 and 2014. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer art has been exhibited in group shows of children's illustration all over the world: in Sàrmede, Italy, for the Immagini della Fantasia exhibit (2011, 2012); in Mexico City, at the Museo Franz Mayer in conjunction with the IBBY Congress of 2014; in South Korea, at the 2013 Nami Island Illustration exhibit. Also in Geneva, at the United Nations Headquarters, and in Brussels, at the European Parliament.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.4 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097376460935,"sku":"9780735845039","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ac7131b98e581403424716decfe94e16.webp?v=1732351569","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-green-umbrella-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}