Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Oh No, the Aunts Are Here

By Adam Rex, Lian Cho (Illustrator)

A girl's chaotic family reunion spirals into delightful mayhem when all her aunts arrive at once.

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40 pages
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When a girl's home is invaded by her exuberant aunts, chaos and hilarity ensue. Each aunt brings her own brand of enthusiasm, turning a simple visit into a whirlwind of cheek pinches and cheesy gifts. As the house fills with laughter and absurdity, the girl navigates the delightful pandemonium of family reunions. But just as the aunts depart, a new surprise looms on the horizon—her uncles are on their way. Will she survive another round of family antics? Dive into this laugh-out-loud tale of multigenerational shenanigans and discover the endearing chaos of family life.

From the publisher

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. 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. 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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about auntsBooks about familyBooks about family life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
May 23, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781797207940

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