Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS. The escalating chaos of On Account of the Gum meets the grounded absurdity of Nothing Rhymes with Orange in Adam Rex's laugh-out-loud take on family reunions.
Shhh, listen. Do you hear that?
Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.
They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they're here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the cheek.
IT'S THE AUNTS! THE AUNTS ARE HERE.
This hilarious, laugh-out-loud depiction of one girl's all-too-recognizable experience takes readers young and old on an emotionally bombastic staycation in a picture book that celebrates the universal and endearing strangeness of family.
MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILY SHENANIGANS: The antics of our silliest family members are never not funny. This uniquely hilarious and authentic observation of aunts and uncles sets this book apart from other sweet family-based stories, which tend to take a more sentimental approach.
LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FAMILY FUN: This book provides a truly different kind of lightheartedness and is perfect for those who love Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA and Goodnight Already . Any family can enjoy and bond over the common experience this book speaks to so humorously and so believably.
GREAT READ-ALOUD: This book's irrepressible rhythm and its witty observations make it perfect for family read-alouds or library reading circles.
BELOVED AUTHOR: Adam Rex books are beloved by librarians, booksellers, and readers of all ages. He is the creator of many modern classics, including School's First Day of School, Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors .
FUN FOR KIDS: Even for families with normal aunts or no aunts at all, the quirky situations this character faces, and the ways her aunts save the day, will delight any child reader.
Perfect for:
• Parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles
• Librarians and teachers seeking funny picture books to share
• Anyone looking for humorous illustrated children's books or read-aloud family books
• Birthday, holiday, or Mother's Day gift for aunts, nieces, nephews, or for the family
• Fans of Adam Rex, Mo Willems, Drew Daywalt, Mac Barnett, Jory John, and Kevin Henkes
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★ ”Undeniable charm… A gleefully fun take on the loving chaos of family reunions.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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★ “It’s a high-spirited, high-comedy portrait of intrusive, effusive relatives one can count on.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
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★“Along with eliciting universal nods of recognition as a common family experience, this slots nicely into themed storytimes with any number of like reunions.” — Booklist
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★ “Oh No, the Aunts Are Here is a spirited gem of a book that courses with energy and enthusiasm.” — Book Page, starred review
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“Oh No, the Aunts Are Here is, oh yes, a cause for celebration” — Shelf Awareness