Description

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Little Katarina sees beyond the bleak parade of black umbrellas in rainy Umbrella Town. Her decision to transform her own umbrella into one full of color brings scorn from the townspeople, but Katarina's determination overcomes their prejudice and brings surprising changes to the little town. Umbrella Town won first prize in the Texas Katherine Anne Porter Literary Contest.

About the Author

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Author Marcia Allen Bennett is the author of four children's books, most notably "Mystery at Jacob's Well". She is a retired teacher/librarian residing in Spring, Texas. Illustrator Michele Bennett has a degree in Art Education from Texas Tech University. She is a secondary art teacher at Cypress Christian School in Houston, Texas.