Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
Written by Adam Rex | May 23 2023
Published by Chronicle Books
Published by Chronicle Books
Kirkus Best Books of 2023
2023 PureWow Happy Kids Award
2023 PureWow Happy Kids Award
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.
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.
REVIEWS
★ ”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
“Oh No, the Aunts Are Here is, oh yes, a cause for celebration” — Shelf Awareness