The Umbrella

by Jan Brett · PreK-Grade 2 · Ages Ages 4-8

Carlos goes into the cloud forest hoping to see animals, but he leaves his umbrella on the ground. Soon, curious rainforest creatures begin to discover it.

Key vocabulary

  • A thing you hold over your head to keep rain or sun off you.

  • A misty forest high in the mountains where clouds often touch the trees.

  • A rainforest bird with a very large, colorful beak.

  • A small rainforest animal that climbs trees and has a long tail.

  • A gentle plant-eating animal with a short, bendy nose.

  • A bright tropical bird with beautiful green feathers and a long tail.

  • A big spotted wild cat that lives in parts of the Americas.

  • A tree that grows small sweet fruits called figs.