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Silk Umbrellas

Author: Carolyn Marsden

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2014-02-11

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 0763671916

"A sensitive portrayal of a family in Thailand. . . . This gracefully told story will resonate with many young readers." — Booklist (starred review) Eleven-year-old Noi is learning to paint like her grandmother. She and her older sister, Ting, spend many rapt hours in the jungle watching as Kun Ya paints delicate silk umbrellas to sell at the market. But one day Kun Ma and Kun Pa announce that Ting must start working at a local radio factory to help support the family. As the days and weeks pass, Noi anxiously sees her own fate reflected in her sister’s constricting world. Can Noi find a way to master her fear of failure and stand up for her gift — and Kun Ya’s tradition — before the future masters her?

Silk Umbrellas -Lib

Author: Carolyn Marsden

Publisher: Topeka Bindery

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781417790609

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With spare, sure strokes evoking the customs and languages of Thailand, the acclaimed author of "The Gold-Threaded Dress" tells the graceful tale of a young artists coming of age.

Umbrellas and Their History

Author: William Sangster

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-25

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13:

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In William Sangster's 'Umbrellas and their History', readers will discover the fascinating and forgotten story of the essential and ubiquitous umbrella. From its introduction as a luxury only available to the few to becoming a necessity for everyone, Sangster explores the history of this unassuming invention that has helped to increase the average human lifespan and protect against diseases caused by exposure to rain. Through witty observations and historical anecdotes, Sangster provides an entertaining and informative account of the umbrella's evolution, from its early prototypes to its present-day ubiquity.