Today’s Picture Book Postcard comes all the way from Singapore!
When a school assignment asks for a family tree, one child knows he’ll need more than one sheet. He has a GAZILLION uncles! From Bus Uncle to Supermarket Uncle, everywhere he goes, someone’s looking out for him. But when Ma and Pa explain that none of these uncles are blood relatives, he’s crushed, until he understands they’re not fake uncles…they’re FUNcles!
Funcles
Author: Yashika Mody
Illustrator: Adriena Fong
Publisher: Lantana Publishing
Publication Date: November 3, 2026
Fun Resources and Educational Materials: Activity Sheets and Educator Guides
Funcles was inspired by my oldest son and his absolute adoration for his community Uncles and Aunties. It is an ode to cultures like Singapore where community plays a central role.
– Author Yashika Mody
About Author Yashika Mody
Yashika Mody is a picture book author who lives in sunny Singapore with her husband, her two adorable kids, and her puppy. Inspired by her diverse upbringing as a Third Culture Kid, she loves writing funny and heartwarming books about culture, community, and family.
Find out more about this author at www.yashikamodywriting.com.
About Illustrator Adriena Fong
Adriena Fong is an illustrator born and raised in Singapore, where she spent her childhood dreaming up magical worlds. With a deep love for storytelling of all sorts, she hopes to spark a sense of warmth and wonder in her work.
Find out more about this illustrator at https://www.adrienafong.com/.
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