Eli and the Uncles

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.

This is a gorgeous book about a young boy spending the day with his eight uncles who are all incredibly different but have one thing in common – wacky facial hair! A fun book to share with little ones, especially those who love to spend time with their older male relatives. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable.