Grandma Fina's Wonderful Umbrella
Benjamin Alire Sáenz author Elaine Bay illustrator Raúl the Third illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Publishing:3rd Dec '26
£12.99
This title is due to be published on 3rd December, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
From the powerhouse duo of bestselling Pura Belpré Award-winners Benjamin Alire Sáenz and Raúl the Third comes a delightful tale of friendship, loyalty, and staying true to oneself.
Grandma Fina loves her trusty yellow umbrella. Yes, it may be worn and torn, but it protects her from the sun and keeps her company on her daily walks. Her friends and loved ones, however, are secretly convinced her umbrella needs replacing. But Grandma Fina knows better. And where others see a problem, she sees an opportunity—and she uses their good intentions to solve a true need.
Detail-packed, eye-popping art from three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning illustrator Raúl the Third (the World of ¡Vamos!) and a delightful tale by renown #1 New York Times bestselling author Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe) combine in a cheerful celebration of creativity, community, and the lasting value of good friends.
"This charming misadventure is a beautifully rendered example of community caring in action." — School Library Journal (starred review) "With this sweet testament to the resilience of community, [Benjamin Alire] Sáenz and Raúl the Third envision a world that beckons readers into its cozy embrace. A delightful walk in the sun." — Kirkus Reviews “An elder treasures her worn umbrella but longs for companionship. [T]his sunny story [is] a stroll worth taking.” — Publishers Weekly “Sáenz’s text is sweet and sincere, succinctly introducing a diverse cast of characters and naturally incorporating Spanish phrases. Raúl the Third’s standout ink and digital comics-style illustrations, colored by Bay, match Sáenz’s heartwarming story, adding a touch of irreverent whimsy. A cheerful ode to grandmas—whether yours or the whole town’s—and to community in its many forms.” — The Horn Book
ISBN: 9780063294127
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 374g
40 pages