Zebra's Umbrella

by David Hernández Sevillano, Anuska Allepuz (Illustrator)

Overview

With the first drops of rain, Zebra opens his colorful umbrella. He invites Gazelle, Rhinoceros, Elephant and Hare under so they don't get wet. Lion doesn't want to get wet either. Will there be room for everyone under Zebra's umbrella?
With gentle text and bright colours, Zebra's umbrella is a lovely story about friendship, kindness and sharing.

También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788418133367
Publisher:	NubeOcho
Publication date:	04/05/2022
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.75(w) x 11.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	AD520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

David Hernández Sevillano is a poet and writer of children's literature. He studied Physical Education in Madrid, Spain, but soon discovered his true vocation. He has published eight poetry books and won several awards, including the Hyperion Poetry Prize and the "Miguel Hernández" Young Poetry Prize.

Anuska Allepuz has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded the Cultura Jeunesse Prize, selected in the Bologna Chidren’s Book Fair, shortlisted for the AOI awards, highly commended for the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Illustration, highly commended in FNLIJ in Brasil…
Her books have been translated into various languages, English, French, German, Italian, Danish, Finish, Dutch, Taiwanese, Swedish, Spanish, Catalan, Hebrew, Turkish, Korean…

Editorial Reviews

I would use this story with young children to talk about welcoming refugees into our community.  It could also just be used to discuss the importance of kindness. – NetGalley- Educator


Beautiful colors invite you into the book just like the zebra invites the other animals under his umbrella. I love the message that everyone is welcome, including the obvious predator, the lion. – NetGalley- Librarian

The illustrations are colourful, bright and expressive. All the animals portrayed are adorable.  The story highlights friendship, acceptance, kindness and sharing. I highly recommend it. – Storywraps Blog


Sevillano and Allepuz use a combination of disparate creatures and subtle nods to predator and prey animals to model themes of generosity and acceptance in this sweet picture book. – Kieran Slattery, freelance reviewer, teacher, co-creator of Gender Inclusive Classrooms. Shelf Awareness

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