![]() In addition to telling a story of a preschooler’s impatience and eagerness, the story also tells of a child’s growing independence. Momo finally had the chance to use her boots and umbrella. ![]() She even pulled the boots onto her bare feet” (14). When the rain finally came, Momo was so excited that she “did not stop to wash her face. But her mother tells her again and again, “Let’s keep it for a rainy day.” Well, Momo had to wait for “many, many days”until the rain fell (12). The sunshine bothers my eyes!” (8) or “I certainly need my umbrella today! The wind must bother my eyes!” (10). ![]() Throughout Indian summer, Momo tries every excuse to get her parents to let her use the boots and umbrella: “I need my umbrella. She is anxiously awaiting a chance to use her birthday presents: an umbrella and red rubber boots. Momo has just celebrated her third birthday. Umbrella is a charming story written and illustrated by Taro Yashima. ![]()
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