![]() Umbrella by Taro Yashima is the story of Momo, a three-year-old girl who can’t wait for the next rain storm so she can wear her new boots and use her umbrella. ![]() Enjoyable read for kids ages 2 – 6 years. More of an inspirational read than a story, the book shares the affection a child can have for an object and how it brings them pure joy! Kids will love the brightly colored illustrations. My Yellow Umbrella by Chris Robertson is a beautifully illustrated book about a young girl and her love for her yellow umbrella. One thing we know is that kids LOVE to go walking with an umbrella! Whether sunny or rainy, taking along an umbrella turns a boring walk into a fun adventure! Throw in a pair of rubber boots and they’re likely to play in the rain for hours □Įnjoy some of our favorite books (along with a few movies) featuring umbrellas! I’ve included affiliate links so you can learn more about each of our featured selections too. The kids might like to know some of the other names used for umbrellas: folks in Britain and Australia call them ‘Brolly’, in 19th century American they were called ‘Bumbershoots’ and many places around the globe refer to them as ‘parasols’. (If you have a future inventor in your house, be sure to see these 12 Kids Movies about Inventors!) The Chinese were the first to make them waterproof. Umbrellas date back more than 4,000 years to Ancient Greece and China. National Umbrella Day celebrates one of the most useful inventions for keeping us dry (and keeping the kids entertained on a rainy day). I know that you might be asking “What is National Umbrella Day?” - it’s one of those little-known holidays that might not make it on your calendar but can be lots of fun to celebrate! Celebrate not so great weather with these fun umbrella stories for kids!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |