Eli and the Uncles
"The book's unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review)
“Very funny. . . fantastically beautiful. . . A great book for an uncle to buy his niece or nephew... especially if bearded!” BookTrust
"A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for Children
This highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who children may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love.
Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively words from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together.
Jehan Madhani is a South Asian–American writer and cartoonist for audiences big and small. She was the recipient of the Lee & Low 2020 New Voices Honor for an original picture book manuscript and was a fellow in the inaugural class of the Sesame Workshop Writers’ Room. As a TV writer, she has been Emmy-nominated for her work on Karma’s World on Netflix. Her work can be seen across a number of shows, including Deepa & Anoop, Get Rolling with Otis, and Charlie’s Colorforms City.
Rashin Kheiriyeh is an award-winning author-illustrator, animator, and painter who has more than ninety children’s books to her credit, including We're Moving House written by Mick Jackson. Her books have been published in at least twelve countries, and she was nominated for the 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to children’s literature. She was a 2017 Maurice Sendak Fellow and is the recipient of a Bologna Ragazzi Honorable Mention. She is also the character artist for the most popular animation series on national television in Iran, called Shekarestan (Sugarland). You can learn more about her at rashinart.com.