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Presents the history of umbrellas and includes an explanation of how they work, how they came to be, and how their purpose and popularity have changed over time.

Carlos goes into the cloud forest to look for animals, but he manages to miss seeing them--even while they have an adventure with his umbrella.

Tells about three-year-old Momo who has red boots and umbrella and impatiently awaits the arrival of rain so that she may put them to use.

Momo eagerly waits for a rainy day so she can use the red boots and umbrella she received on her third birthday.

A young girl's umbrella grows to accommodate an increasing number of animal friends.

Missy unwillingly carries her umbrella, having been assured by her mother that it is an umbrella day; and sure enough, unbelievable adventures happen, making her glad and grateful for that accessory.

When each of the umbrellas he brings back to his village disappears, Kiri Mama devises a plan to track down the thief.