Funcles
$22.62
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
13 October 2026
Summary
When a classroom assignment asks for a family tree, one child knows he’ll need more than just one sheet as he has a gazillion uncles! There’s bus Uncle, supermarket Uncle, taxi Uncle, and even food hall Uncle. Everywhere he goes, there’s someone looking out for him.
But when Ma and Pa see his growing tree, they gently explain that none of his uncles are “real” relatives. In their culture, calling someone “Uncle” is a sign of respect, a way of recognizing community, care, and connectio…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781836290506 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1836290500 |
| Author: | Yashika Mody, Adriena Fong |
| Publisher: | Lantana Publishing |
| Imprint: | Lantana Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 260mm x 260mm |
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Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Yashika Mody
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.
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