Funcles
Will be published approx. on 1. October 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-83629-050-6 (ISBN)
Description
When a school assignment asks for a family tree, one child knows he'll need more than one sheet. He has a gazillion uncles! From Bus Uncle to Supermarket Uncle, everywhere he goes, someone's looking out for him. But when Ma and Pa explain that none of these uncles are blood relatives, he's crushed, until he realises that they're not fake uncles...they're FUNcles! This warm and funny picture book celebrates the aunties, uncles, and neighbours who help raise us, rooted in a cultural tradition of respect and connection. FUNCLES is a joyful story about love, belonging, and the beautiful ways community becomes family.
Reviews / Votes
"Fong, also Singaporean, amps up the fun, matching Mody's inviting energy with wonderfully complementary Technicolor art. The child's family has brown skin; the funcles, like the child's classmates, are diverse. An endearing, welcoming tribute to all manner of extended families."Kirkus Reviews
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Reading Age: From 4 to 6 years, Interest Age: From 3 to 10 years
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 260 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83629-050-6 (9781836290506)
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Persons
Yashika Mody is a recovering management consultant. She currently lives in sunny Singapore with her husband, their two ever-hilarious and ever-sweet sons, and their playful Westie puppy.
Adriena Fong is an illustrator born and raised in Singapore, where she spent her childhood dreaming up magical worlds. She loves working with gouache and colour pencils, as well as textured digital brushes, always looking to capture the playful charm of traditional media.
Adriena Fong is an illustrator born and raised in Singapore, where she spent her childhood dreaming up magical worlds. She loves working with gouache and colour pencils, as well as textured digital brushes, always looking to capture the playful charm of traditional media.