A Totally Big Umbrella
A reassuring story for children aged 3-7 about conquering anxiety from award-winning duo Sarah Crossan and Rebecca Cobb
$27.99
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2025
Summary
“Enchanting and imaginative, this gentle, playful picture book addresses an anxious child’s need to find control.” - *The Guardian*
A tender picture and insightful read-aloud picture book about anxiety: showing children aged 3-7 years old they do not have to carry their worries alone – there’s always room under your umbrella for someone else.
The debut picture book from award-winning Sarah Crossan, stunningly illustrated by Rebecca Cob…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529512021 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529512026 |
| Author: | Sarah Crossan, Rebecca Cobb |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 294mm x 254mm x 8mm |
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Critics Review
Illustrations in coloured pencil and wax crayon instantly immerse the reader in Tallulah’s universe… The rain and the umbrella are interesting and subtle ways to illustrate the unknown, the fears young children may have and how we cope with the unexpected. Tallulah’s story is a tender and insightful way to approach these themes with young readers who might struggle with anxiety. A heart-warming story. * CBI Inis Magazine *
This beautiful, sensitive picture book from an award-winning team of writer Sarah Crossan and illustrator Rebecca Cobb is a lovely exploration of what happens when we feel anxious. Tallulah tries to combat her anxiety with measures designed to protect herself, but they end up making her feel isolated and sad. Instead, the best way back to happiness is by surrounding herself with her loved ones. Cobb’s soft illustration style is perfect for this kind of introspective book, with quirky characters and a lovely use of language. * BookTrust *
A delightful story for younger children that acknowledges their anxieties but helps to show them that different isn’t always dangerous. The book is lavishly illustrated by the excellent Rebecca Cobb and the generous size of the book allows the words and pictures to work in unison to tell the story and the full page illustrations burst with colour and detail. – Terry Potter * The Letterpress Project *
About The Author
Sarah Crossan
Sarah Crossan grew up in Dublin and London. Her books for children and teenagers have won many prizes including the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal, the CBI Book of the Year, the YA Book Prize, and the CLiPPA Poetry Award. Her first novel for adults, Here Is The Beehive, was published in 2020 to critical acclaim, and was shortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of the Year in the AN Post Irish Book Awards. Sarah’s novels have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. She currently lives and works in East Sussex. Find her on Instagram as @sarahcrossanwriter.
Rebecca Cobb grew up surrounded by coloured pencils, felt pens, wax crayons, poster paints and pieces of paper. She studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and has been living in Falmouth and working as an author and illustrator ever since. As well as illustrating her own picture books, Rebecca has also illustrated works by authors including Helen Dunmore, Julia Donaldson, Richard Curtis, Nicola Davies, Katherine Woodfine and Mariesa Dulak. Rebecca has won the Waterstones Children’s Picture Book Prize, Peters Picture Book award, the InspiREAD Picture book award, and she has been shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal three times. Find her on Instagram as @rebecca_a_cobb.
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