Just right

This children's book depicts the relationship between a young boy and his uncle. The narrative focuses on the emotional support and encouragement the uncle provides, contrasting this relationship with the boy's experiences within his immediate family. Set largely in the uncle's garage, the story exp...

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Main Author: Maldonado, Torrey (Author)
Other Authors: Martínez, Teresa, 1980- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2026.
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Summary:This children's book depicts the relationship between a young boy and his uncle. The narrative focuses on the emotional support and encouragement the uncle provides, contrasting this relationship with the boy's experiences within his immediate family. Set largely in the uncle's garage, the story explores themes of belonging, reassurance, and positive adult -- child relationships.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8.
Preschool -- 3
ISBN:9780593624968
0593624963
Author Notes:Torrey Maldonado (TorreyMaldonado.com) is the author of many award-winning, popular middle grade novels, including Hands , What Lane? , and Tight . Just Right is his picture book debut. He is a teacher in Brooklyn, New York, where he was born and raised. His books reflect his students' and his experiences.

Teresa Martinez has illustrated numerous children's books, including My Ciudad Sings (by Cynthia Harmony), Duck Duck Taco Truck (by Laura Lavoie), Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla (by Diana Lopez), Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma (by Joanna Ho), It's Not a Bed, It's a Time Machine (by Mickey Rapkin), and The Halloween Tree (by Susan Montanari). She lives in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.