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In this dream-like, brightly colored book, young readers meet Gabie, a “little girl with ginger hair and mischievous pig tails.” Gabie acquires a seemingly ordinary gift—an umbrella with berries and fruits painted on it. After Gabie declares that she can use the umbrella to fly high, she soars above the houses in her neighborhood. The audience flies with Gabie into the softest clouds, and they meet Bobo the unicorn after sailing through a rain of the sweetest kind—candy! Bobo and Gabie spend the entire day playing games like hide-and-seek, and young readers even spend time with Bobo’s own stories of flying beyond the clouds and into the stars. The narrative then follows Gabie as she returns home to her mother and a few delicious pieces of cake.
This book is a fun adventure for children and adults alike. The bright, colorful illustrations will quickly capture a child’s attention. At its core, however, the book is more than just another children’s book. It holds a deep message about the importance of imagination. It also carries a strong message about being kind to others. This is most evident when Gabie visits Bobo, and Bobo tells Gabie not to shake the clouds. If she does, Bobo will lose all the candy and will not have any to share with the squirrels and bunnies when he visits them next time. Thus, the book also encourages young readers to be respectful of those individuals they meet in new places. With its lessons about kindness, imagination, fun, and respect, this book is a colorful and unique way to teach children valuable lessons about meeting and interacting with others.
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