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by Steven Rowley (Author), Eda Kaban (Illustrator)
NYT Bestselling author of The Guncle brings us a heartfelt story about grief and family.
After the loss of their mom, siblings Grant and Maisie have come to visit their Guncle who they call GUP (for Gay Uncle Patrick) in Palm Springs. GUP can't bear how sad they all feel, and he tries everything he can think of to make them happy. But swimming pools and milkshakes and new animal friends are only temporary fixes. It isn't until one quiet night, under the stars, that they come to realize what they've been searching for has been with them all along. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guncle comes a moving exploration of the lessons we learn as we journey through hard times together, and the importance of family--in all its unexpected forms.Author Biography
Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels, including The Guncle, winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, The Celebrants, a TODAY Show Read With Jenna Book Club pick, and the instant bestseller The Guncle Abroad. His fiction has been published in twenty languages. He lives in Palm Springs.
Eda Kaban was born and raised in Turkey with a great passion for drawing, reading, and monkey bars. She has illustrated many popular picture books including Pink is For Boys, Even Superheroes Have Bad Days, and Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten. When she is not drawing, you can find her climbing some rocks or hiking the hills of the Bay Area. She currently resides in Oakland.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.6 x 11.2 x 8.8 IN
Publication Date: May 19, 2026
