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The Umbrella Hardcover – Picture Book, April 1, 2011

by Dieter Schubert (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
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A little dog finds an umbrella in the garden on a windy day.  The moment the dog picks up the umbrella, it catches the wind and pulls the dog skywards.  This is the start to fantastic journey around the world.  The wind carries the umbrellas and the dog all over the world, from the desert to the sea, from the jungle to the north pole.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    9.26 x 0.39 x 11.73 inches
  5. Publisher
    Lemniscaat USA
  6. Publication date
    April 1, 2011
  7. ISBN-10
    1935954008
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1935954002
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"Lyrical scenes invite young onlookers to create their own narrative for the canine hero's odyssey."--Shelf Awareness


An Outstanding International Book of the Year--United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)". . . a marvelous treat for the senses; masterful drafting and splendid color make every spread worth lingering over."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Ingrid and Dieter Schubert, a husband and wife team, are the creators of many award-winning picture books for children including Amazing Animals, recipient of a National Parenting Publications Gold Award and Where is My Monkey?, recipient of a Golden Brush award which is a Dutch award for best illustrated book. The Schuberts were both born and raised in Germany. Their first effort, There's a Crocodile Under my Bed! was an immediate success and was published in 14 countries. Now their many books for children are available in 21 languages.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lemniscaat USA; Reprint edition (April 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1935954008
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1935954002
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.26 x 0.39 x 11.73 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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62 global ratings

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Ahhling
5.0 out of 5 stars whimsical, joyful and gorgeous
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2011
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I find wordless books hit or miss. maybe I am not creative enough but some books are too abstract to easily come up with something that keeps my daughter (3.5) following along. This book was easy to play with and create a storyline. The illustrations are fantastic and the expressiveness of the dog are enrapturing. My daughter seemed like she was on the edge of her seat, not to mention thrilled by the many visions of his flight in air. Lovely, lovely book.
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Elle Bea Seay
5.0 out of 5 stars Share with child - great for increasing imagination and learning how to predict
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2018
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This book is amazing. The illustrations are phenomenal. I am so looking forward to sharing it and hearing what the children have to say about it.
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Brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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My children (age 3 and 1) love this beautifully illustrated book. Every time we read it, we tell a new story (since there are no words) and the kids love that we can change it up every time.
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K. Arbuckle
4.0 out of 5 stars Artful and imaginative
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012
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This is a beautifully illustrated wordless book. The story is told through the pictures of the little dog's adventure throughout one day of being swept up into the air while holding onto an umbrella. Beautiful landscapes with jungle, sky, ocean, and many animals and birds. I was disappointed that the distant people in the huts were apparently throwing spears at the dog as he flew high above, but I just ignore that as I read it to my three year old grandson (why on earth does an author add that sort of thing?!).
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INovice
5.0 out of 5 stars Just beautiful!
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018
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Such a beautiful book with an interesting story.
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P. Grande
5.0 out of 5 stars too beautiful to give away
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2012
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This is such a beautiful book--I bought it as a present for a child, but the kid is going to have to wrest it out of my hands. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Lois E. Curren
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2011
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This book is a fantastic book for teaching reading with out words. The illustrations tell an amazing story that little ones can "read" to themselves or to someone else. What a beautiful book!!!!
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014
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I loved this book about the adventures of a Sottie dog which is told by the wonderful illustrations. Highly recommend!
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Jacqueline Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful picture book depicting the most adorable Cairn Terrier!!
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2022
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Love anything Cairn Terrier related! A bit pricey as out of print book but had to purchase anyway!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book for my topic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2023
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We got so much from this book. My class wrote words to go with the story then, explored places around the world then wrote their own version of the story imagining what adventures the hat would get up to. Fantastic book with so many opportunities.
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run272
5.0 out of 5 stars 圧倒的な絵だけで綴られた、傘に乗った子犬の冒険
Reviewed in Japan on February 15, 2017
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　文字は一切ないので、英語がわからなくても、文字の読めない小さなお子さんでもオッケー！
　とにかく見開きごとの絵が素晴らしくて、ぐいぐい引き込まれます。

　物語はもう、表紙の裏側、見返しページから始まります。強風の吹き荒れる日、真っ赤な傘を見つけた子犬。子猫に見送られたまま大空に吹き上げられて・・・。飛ばされた先は雲の上、アフリカの大草原、カラフルな海の中、シロクマのいる北極・・・・。ワニに取り囲まれたり、アマゾン原住民に槍を投げつけらたりハラハラもします。赤い傘はパラシュートになったり、ソリになったり、船になったり、まあ次々に展開する冒険の素晴らしいこと。次はどこに飛ばされるの？？と、子供と想像しあって、ドキドキしながらページをめくります。
　最後は子猫のいる元の場所に戻ってきて、次は子猫の冒険を予感させて、ワクワクのまま終了。見事です。
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Marzia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo
Reviewed in Italy on July 21, 2015
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Per me é importante avere questi libri senza testo che ti ispirano e invogliano i bambini a sfogliarli da soli, facendo volare la fantasia.
Consigliatissimo
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Aldebaran
4.0 out of 5 stars belle illustrazioni per raccontarci sopra
Reviewed in Italy on October 20, 2016
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Libro con illustrazioni ricche, buone per far 'leggere e inventare' la storia anche ai vostri bambini. Sicuramente interessante, anche se non e' troppo ricco di 'colpi di scena'.
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