Note: I received a finished hardcover signed by the author at ALA Midwinter 2017. ( )

The illustrations and words together tell the story of how one ordinary object can have many purposes. This story shows how just a little bit of imagination can create a wealth of possibilities!

Possible Objectionable Material:
Can’t think of anything.

Who Might Like This Book:
Those who like to imagine new purposes for the things around them.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC. This book also reviewed at http://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-panoply-of-picturebooks.html ( )

Elephant loves his green umbrella. He perfectly remembers all the times it has sheltered him from the rain and from the sun, and also all the times he has pretended the umbrella was a sword, a baseball bat, or a balancing pole. But now hedgehog believes the umbrella is his boat. Cat believes it is his tent. And bear believes it is his flying machine. Elephant is sure they are wrong, but he doesn't mind to share his umbrella with them.

Delightful pictures illustrate this cute story about friendship and sharing. All the animals claim to own the green umbrella, but at the same time all of them are quick to share it. Gathered under the umbrella they drink tea, share stories, and build a strong friendship. Sweet story, beautiful message, excellent book. I will keep an eye for sure on future works by this author and this illustrator!

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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