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Under Anna's Umbrella

Illustrated by Luisa Uribe
Hardcover
9"W x 10"H | 20 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Apr 22, 2025 | 32 Pages | 9780593618561
Age 6-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 530L | Fountas & Pinnell M
When a loved one dies, grief can isolate us as if we’re hiding under an umbrella of sadness. This touching and wise story will comfort the readers who need it most.

Anna never goes anywhere without her umbrella. Not since the stormy day of her father’s funeral. Under her umbrella, she feels safe—safe to be angry and sad. She refuses to put away her umbrella no matter the weather, both outside and in. And then one rainy day she notices a boy getting drenched, and when she invites him under the umbrella with her, things begin to change.

This heartfelt story explores how grief, like an umbrella, protects us, but also blocks light from our lives. However, with time and healing and help from a friend, we can lower our umbrella to see the sun. And maybe even a rainbow.
Amanda Driscoll is a graphic designer and has been an artist in one form or another her entire life. She is the author and illustrator of Duncan the Story Dragon, Wally Does Not Want a Haircut, and Klondike, Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes. Amanda lives outside of Louisville with her two children and two dogs. To find out more about Amanda, visit her at AmandaDriscoll.com or on Twitter at @AmandaDriscoll6. View titles by Amanda Driscoll
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About

When a loved one dies, grief can isolate us as if we’re hiding under an umbrella of sadness. This touching and wise story will comfort the readers who need it most.

Anna never goes anywhere without her umbrella. Not since the stormy day of her father’s funeral. Under her umbrella, she feels safe—safe to be angry and sad. She refuses to put away her umbrella no matter the weather, both outside and in. And then one rainy day she notices a boy getting drenched, and when she invites him under the umbrella with her, things begin to change.

This heartfelt story explores how grief, like an umbrella, protects us, but also blocks light from our lives. However, with time and healing and help from a friend, we can lower our umbrella to see the sun. And maybe even a rainbow.

Creators

Amanda Driscoll is a graphic designer and has been an artist in one form or another her entire life. She is the author and illustrator of Duncan the Story Dragon, Wally Does Not Want a Haircut, and Klondike, Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes. Amanda lives outside of Louisville with her two children and two dogs. To find out more about Amanda, visit her at AmandaDriscoll.com or on Twitter at @AmandaDriscoll6. View titles by Amanda Driscoll

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