The Green Umbrella
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Green Umbrella
By (Author) Jackie Aza Kramer
Illustrated by Maral Sassouni
North-South Books
North-South Books
31st January 2017
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 225mm, Height 290mm
392g
Description
When the Elephant takes a peaceful walk with his green umbrella, he's interrupted by a Hedgehog, Cat, Bear, and Rabbit, each claiming that his umbrella is really their boat, tent, flying machine, and cane. The Elephant is surprisedafter all, it is an umbrella, and it certainly hasn't been on any adventures more exciting than a walk in the rain. Or has it
Jackie Azua Kramer and illustrator Maral Sassouni both make their debut in this fun read-aloud!
Reviews
"...kids won't realize how much they are learning, thinking, and developing--an instant favorite and must for every shelf."-- "Children's Literature Reviews"
"The Green Umbrella encourages the imagination in each of us, and our desire to share and make friends."-- "Kiss the Book"
The text provides just the right amount of tension and repetition to propel the story forward at a nice pace. Reminiscent of Joan L. Nodset's classic Who Took the Farmer's Hat--Randall Enos "Booklist"
Author Bio
Jackie Aza 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. Many of Jackie's best ideas happen in a bathtub full of bubbles. Jackie and her family live happily in Long Island, New York. The Green Umbrella is Jackie's first picture book. Visit jackie at www.jackieazuakramer.com
Maral 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 3x3 Picture Book Show in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Her art has been exhibited in group shows of children's illustration all over the world: in Srmede, 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. The Green Umbrella is Maral's first picture book.
