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Here Come the Aunties!

by Cynthia Leitich Smith Publisher: HEARTDRUM

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Aunties in every form

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Aunties in every form

“Here Come the Aunties!” celebrates the many people who take on an auntie’s role in a child’s life. Alongside relatives, the book includes family friends, neighbors, and community members among those who offer care through life’s joys, sorrows, and celebrations. Its focus on kinship and chosen community gives the story a broad view of what family support can look like.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring family and community relationships
  • Families who want to celebrate an auntie or other caring adult
  • Readers interested in stories centered on Native identity and community

Themes

Kinship and chosen familyCare across generations and communityCelebrating aunties

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Book overview

Joyful and warmhearted, this delightful book honors the blessings of every auntie in a child's life, by distinguished author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) and illustrator Aphelandra (Oneida).

"Hesci! Here come the aunties!"

Aunts by kinship as well as family friends, neighbors, and community members all step up to fill the important role of "auntie." They are there for life's joys, sorrows, and celebrations, bringing their own special love.

A wonderful gift from or for a treasured auntie!

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