Yashika Mody’s story and Adriena Fong’s illustrations combine to create a picture book that will appeal to any child with a HUGE extended family — whether by blood or not. Like the young boy in this book, I grew up with dozens of family members — uncles (funcles here) and aunties — who loved me and my family. I wish every child could have the fun and love we see in this stellar book.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley, Publisher Spotlight and Lantana Publishing.

Funcles was such a sweet book. I love the family aspect! I enjoyed learning about another culture when it comes to who and how they consider others family.

FUNCLES is such a lovely book! Well written words flow believably throughout. Bright, cheerful illustrations are created digitally and there’s a lot to see in each spread. I love how no one talks down to the child when he’s confused. From his parents to his teacher to the uncles themselves, they all have a respectful attitude and use a considerate tone. A sweet story of traditions that encourage community. There’s a nice note from the author and I love the endpapers, too!

Funcles
by Yashika Mody
Yashika Mody shows the nature of social awareness that is different for many other cultures. The book highlights the respect and understanding of many cultures around the world. Children are raised with this idea of respect that may not be understood in Western culture. This book is a great social emotional book, not only for connection between similar cultures but connections within the community. It is a good conversational starter for social emotional lessons on community and respect

I really enjoyed this children's book and it is one I can definitely see myself reading for storytime.
I call all of my friends uncles and aunts to my kids and they now think they have (as the book says) "a gazillion uncles".
Fun and vibrant illustrations and it includes great diversity.

This is such a wonderful book! I really enjoyed getting a glimpse into a culture that's different than the one I grew up in. I loved how the story showed the feeling of community that's created when all of the adults, whether actually related to or not, are called "uncle" and "aunty". The illustrations are warm and inviting, and the perfect match for this feel-good story. This book is a great read-aloud for children who use these terms of endearment in their everyday lives and those that don't!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. When a young boy needs to do a family tree assignment for school her learns that there are different kinds of family.