Name: Here Come the Aunties!
ISBN: 9780063374690

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Who It's For

For children with aunties or other caring adults in their lives

Book Details

Authors: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: February 10, 2026
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Indigenous / Elders · US: Native American Stories
Reading lane: Indigenous / Elders

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Publisher Categories

US: Native American Stories
Multigenerational Families
Nonreligious Celebrations
Values & Virtues

About This Book

Joyful and warmhearted, this delightful book honors the blessings of every auntie in a child’s life, by distinguished author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) and illustrator Aphelandra (Oneida). “Hesci! Here come the aunties!” Aunts by kinship as well as family friends, neighbors, and community members all step up to fill the important role of “auntie.” They are there for life’s joys, sorrows, and celebrations, bringing their own special love. A wonderful gift from or for a...

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Joyful and warmhearted, this delightful book honors the blessings of every auntie in a child’s life, by distinguished author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) and illustrator Aphelandra (Oneida). “Hesci! Here come the aunties!” Aunts by kinship as well as family friends, neighbors, and community members all step up to fill the important role of “auntie.” They are there for life’s joys, sorrows, and celebrations, bringing their own special love. A wonderful gift from or for a treasured auntie!