{"product_id":"my-guncle-and-me-hardcover","title":"My Guncle and Me - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Merritt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoanna Carillo\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis celebration of individuality and inclusivity reminds young readers that what makes them different is what makes them special.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this inclusive and heartwarming picture book by award-winning writer Jonathan Merritt, Henry Higgleston struggles with being deemed an oddball by the other kids at school. But when his fabulous gay uncle arrives for a weekend with his pup Jimmy Chew in tow, Guncle is on a mission to teach Henry that what makes him different makes him special. This joyful story that celebrates family and self-acceptance will make every kid feel seen and loved.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Merritt\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer on politics, spirituality, and culture. He is a contributing writer for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, a contributing editor for \u003ci\u003eThe Week\u003c\/i\u003e, and has published hundreds of columns in prominent national outlets including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, Buzzfeed, and The Daily Beast. Jonathan has also served as a ghostwriter on more than 40 books, many of which became \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and WSJ bestsellers. Jonathan is a proud biological Guncle to five little ones in Georgia and a proud adoptive Guncle to ten nephews and nieces in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, where he resides. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanna Carillo\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and illustrator whose work utilizes mixed mediums and draws on her various experiences in animation, cartooning, and fine art to create whimsical worlds. Her debut children's book on which she served as the illustrator is scheduled to release with HarperCollins in the fall of 2023. Joanna holds a BFA in Studio Art from California State University and resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748887494944,"sku":"9780762485611","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f910b6adaea3bb662e1b89ff03541e90.webp?v=1779919229","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-guncle-and-me-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}