author/illustrator: Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys
ages: 3+
28 pages
25.5 cm x 21 cm
hardcover, 4 Pantones
English
Scribble (Australia)
Rights sold: French (reverted), Italian (reverted), Korean (renewed), Simplified Chinese (renewed), Spanish (Europe, reverted), Turkish (reverted)
Under the Love Umbrella
The bestselling classic that celebrates the invisible, protective, omnipresent love between caregivers and children.
Whatever you fear, come close my dear
You’re tucked in safe for always here
And I will never not be near
Because of our love umbrella
From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring – wherever we roam in the big, wild world.- Winner: Australian Book Designers' Association Awards, Best Designed Children’s Illustrated Book
- Shortlisted: Australian Book Industry Awards, Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year
IN THE MEDIA
"Achingly relevant … Lovely, really." —Celina Ribeiro, The Guardian
"With a comforting lilt, Bell narrates a message of unshakable connectedness and belonging… [A]n ageless reminder, tenderly composed." —Publishers Weekly
"A meditation on parental love in all its forms, brought to life by a joyful neon palette." —The Bookseller
"Captivating neon illustrations add even more charm to this already delightful story. Under the Love Umbrella reminds children that comfort and love is ever-present, even when you are not near your family." —Evening Standard
"Bright, expressive and featuring joyfully diverse illustration throughout, Under the Love Umbrella provides poetic reassurance that whatever happens, children will be protected and loved. Perfect for sharing at bedtime with cuddles." —BookTrust
THE AUTHOR
Davina Bell is an award-winning author of books for young readers of many ages. She writes picture books (including All the Ways To Be Smart and Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day), as well as junior fiction, middle-grade fiction, and YA. Davina lives in Naarm/Melbourne, where she works as a children's book publisher.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Allison Colpoys is an award-winning designer and illustrator based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Allison is represented by the Jacky Winter Group for illustration.
Her books published by Scribble: