Read one way, this book describes all the wonderful things aunts do, and when turned over, it depicts why uncles are special.

Mothers and fathers participating in everyday activities show their love for their children in very similar ways.

This is the first and only book for uncles and aunts who want to have a positive and lasting impact on their sibilings’ children. "Uncle: The Definitive Guide for Becoming the World’s Greatest Aunt or Uncle" celebrates the unique, indispensable and slightly zany role of aunts and uncles in our society. It helps aunts and uncles realize their role through a collection nearly 190 fun and whacky activities that nieces and nephews need to master to grow up as great kids: things that the grandparents have forgotten and that the parents wouldn’t ever think to teach. Show them how to scream, “Haaaaaaay!” while Dad is driving past a farm. Turn an orange peel into teeth that would scare a dentist away from her drill. Or spend time hanging out doing the fine art of nothing. The "Uncle: The Definitive Guide for Becoming the World’s Greatest Aunt or Uncle" will appeal to anyone who has an endearing aunt or uncle, whether blood relative or a revered unofficial aunt or uncle, or scoutmasters and other adults who get to engage kids in fun and useful activities. It’s a far better birthday gift than another tie.

Animal grandpas share a variety of activities with their grandchildren, from playing hide-and-seek and making a hat to helping build a sand castle and singing a lullaby.

“What a wonderful gift this book is for aunties of all of ages, backgrounds, shapes and varieties!” —Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love “Melanie Notkin shines a much-needed spotlight on a bond that brings so much happiness to so many people.” —Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project Savvy Auntie is the ultimate guide for cool aunts, great-aunts, godmothers, and all women who love kids but have none of their own! Written by Melanie Notkin—America’s premier Savvy Auntie and creator of the popular online community savvyauntie.com—Savvy Auntie focuses on everything that parenting manuals generally leave out: namely auntie-ing! This groundbreaking handbook celebrates the 50% of kid-loving American women who aren’t (or are not yet) moms, but have so much to add to the Family Village.

Read one way, this book describes all the wonderful things aunts do, and when turned over, it depicts why uncles are special.

That's What Aunts Do is a playful story based on the relationship between aunts and nieces/nephews. The book illustrates the different activities that they might participate in together. From baking cookies to exploring outside, the message is the same. Every aunt is different, but every aunt loves their little. The author, Delaney Spellman, thought of the title while out and about with her niece, Addison. During one of their adventures, someone expressed how devoted and playful she was with Addison. Her response, "That's what aunts do." Aunts are placed in little lives to bring comfort and excitement. This book was written as a reminder for the audience. Family is supposed to care for one another. Family builds each other up. We all need to remember the impact we can and will have on the lives of others. We must love and nurture the children in our lives.