Under the Umbrella by Buquet, Catherine

Under the Umbrella

When the wind snatches a cranky man's umbrella and drops it at a the feet of little...
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Author: Catherine Buquet
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Language: English
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Under the Umbrella by Buquet, Catherine

Under the Umbrella

Dhs. 96.87

Under the Umbrella

Dhs. 96.87
Author: Catherine Buquet
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

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



Author: Catherine Buquet
Publisher: Pajama Press
Published: 03/01/2017
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781772780161
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2017 pg. 104
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2017 pg. 120

About the Author
Buquet, Catherine: - Catherine Buquet has never forgotten the books that mesmerized her as a child. After completing her studies in Modern Literature and teaching for several years, she began writing stories for children, and is now a full-time writer. Catherine has read countless stories: at bedtime and during the day, at university, to her students; and to her own daughters. Under the Umbrella is her first picture book.Arbona, Marion: - After obtaining a diploma in animation film at Les arts Décoratifs de Paris, Marion Arbona started working as an illustrator for children's books. She has published more than thirty children's books, and her work has been rewarded in several international competitions. Gouache and pencil are Marion's preferred mediums for creating her colorful illustrations. When she is not drawing, she is particularly interested in deep sea fishes, cats (even though she is allergic) and weird plants. She also likes reading and watching movies. Her favorite gouache color is light cadmium red. Marion was awarded several illustration prizes in the USA and in Canada, where she lived for ten years. She returned to live in Paris in 2015.

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