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Under Anna’s Umbrella is about a child dealing with the death of her father. On the day of the funeral, there is a big storm and everyone uses umbrellas. Anna just doesn’t stop. The umbrella becomes the comfort object to hold on to the last time she was with her dad. The umbrella also serves as a tangible symbol for young children to see her loss and how she carries it around with her. With her loss (the umbrella) she feels angry, sad, and lonely. The illustrations are blue and sedate to reflect the somber tone of the story. Finding a friend helps a new chapter start for Anna. The author and illustrator have done such a fantastic job of sharing Anna’s emotional state with us that at the end, when her mother hugs her, we can ALL feel that hug. This book would be a great option to aid others dealing with their umbrella of grief and to understand that the sun will come again.