- a young Japanese girl is eager to try out her new umbrella
- when it finally rains, she feels so grown-up!
- includes a few Japanese characters, which add to the lovely illustrations
Type: picture book
Ages: 3-7
Author: Taro Yashima
Little Momo has a big lesson in patience! She waits months for it to rain so that she can use her umbrella on the streets of New York. Incidentally, this is also the first time she walks without holding father’s or mother’s hand, so it’s a big step toward independence. A gentle read.