A School Library Journal “Highly Anticipated Picture Book”
When a classroom assignment asks for a family tree, one child knows he’ll need more than just one sheet as he has a gazillion uncles! There’s Bus Uncle, Supermarket Uncle, Taxi Uncle, and even Fried Rice Uncle. Everywhere he goes, there’s someone looking out for him.
But when Ma and Pa see his growing tree, they gently explain that none of his uncles are “real” relatives. In their culture, calling someone “Uncle” is a sign of respect, a way of recognizing community, care, and connection. Embarrassed at first, the boy quickly realizes something even better: these aren’t fake uncles . . . they’re FUNcles! And they mean the world to him.
Funcles is a warm and funny story that celebrates the people who help and care for us in our neighborhood. Rooted in a cultural tradition of respect and connection, it is a joyful exploration of culture, belonging, and the beautiful ways community becomes family.