Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
$16.99 USD
Hardcover
Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS.
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.
One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience—a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations—escalates to new heights of chaos, absurdity, and delight in a laugh-out-loud take on family reunions. Written with signature humor by Adam Rex and illustrated by Lian Cho, this picture book is a celebration of the universal and endearing strangeness of family.
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
Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of more than forty books for kids.
These include New York Times bestselling picture books like Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich and School’s First Day of School, (with illustrator Christian Robinson). His work has been adapted for film and television.
He’s won some awards, including the Margaret Wise Brown Prize in Children’s Literature and the National Cartoonists Society Book Illustration Award. His debut novel was shortlisted for the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy.
He used to make art for games like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Sometimes he still does.
He lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his dog, son, and wife.
Lian Cho is an award winning Taiwanese author and illustrator based in Brooklyn. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2019, she has worked with clients such as HarperCollins, Penguin RandomHouse, Chronicle Books and Abrams Books. Her author/illustrator books include Oh, Olive! and Pig Town Party. She has also illustrated other picture books such as 100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli, Oh No, The Aunts are Here, and It Began with Lemonade. Lian loves to find ways to make readers laugh until their stomachs hurt. In her spare time, she likes to make funny comics about her life and rewatch terrible tv shows.
★ ”Undeniable charm… A gleefully fun take on the loving chaos of family reunions.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “It’s a high-spirited, high-comedy portrait of intrusive, effusive relatives one can count on.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
★“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
★ “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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