A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
Lu Xu is a well-known Chinese writer and member of the China Writer's Association. He has published more than 120 books. His works have won awards such as the National Outstanding Children's Literature Award and the Bing Xin Children's Book Award.
Anastasia Arkhipova
Anastasia Arkhipova was born in Moscow, Russia. She has been honored as one of the best illustrators in Russia and was elected to the Executive Committee of the International Children's Book Alliance. Fine Rice is considered her masterpiece.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
Theme
Growing Up in Tough
Growing Up in Tough Times
Juvenile Fiction / P
Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Asia Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues / Death & Dying Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents
Full Description
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift—a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
Author & Illustrator
Lu Xu
Lu Xu is a well-known Chinese writer and member of the China Writer's Association. He has published more than 120 books. His works have won awards such as the National Outstanding Children's Literature Award and the Bing Xin Children's Book Award.
Anastasia Arkhipova
Anastasia Arkhipova was born in Moscow, Russia. She has been honored as one of the best illustrators in Russia and was elected to the Executive Committee of the International Children's Book Alliance. Fine Rice is considered her masterpiece.
