{"product_id":"more-us-9781459842847","title":"More Us","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Soft, warm hues fill each page, underscoring the warmth of a family that is big enough to welcome 'more us' while also honoring Uncle Gray's agency. A sensitive and powerful look at a complex topic. Recommended for all collections.\" -- \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal (SLJ), starred review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe day has come--Uncle Gray is finally moving in!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis nephew stands waiting for him out on the porch, and when Uncle Gray arrives, the boy is surprised his uncle only has one little backpack. Uncle Gray has been living on the streets for years, and the boy remembers how he and his mom used to go driving to look for him, especially during the winter. Sometimes they'd find him in his tent, with ice in his beard. He was always glad to see them. Now that Uncle Gray is ready to move in, he'll have his own cozy room, and the boy is glad to know they won't have to go looking to check if he's okay. Because he'll be right downstairs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis gentle and compassionate story about an unhoused family member is based on the author's family experience and is a follow-up to the story told in \u003cem\u003eThe One with the Scraggly Beard\u003c\/em\u003e. Also available in French as \u003cem\u003ePlus de nous\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe One with the Scraggly Beard\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A complex topic painted with care and told with empathy.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A powerful book...Models what respect and human dignity looks like for all community members.\" --\u003cem\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Withey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 10.10w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781459842847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Withey \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Canadian author, journalist and visual artist. Her first book, \u003cem\u003eThe One with the Scraggly Beard\u003c\/em\u003e, is a story about homelessness inspired by family experiences. She is also the author of the picture book \u003cem\u003eIns and Outs \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMore Us\u003c\/em\u003e. Elizabeth lives in Calgary with her son, her brother, a calico cat and a very silly whippet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEllen Rooney\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning designer, artist and children's book illustrator. Her textural mixed media artwork combines many traditional art techniques, like pencil drawing, painting, printmaking and collage, often combined with digital techniques. She is the winner of the 2021 Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize for \u003cem\u003eGrandmother School\u003c\/em\u003e. Originally from Massachusetts, she now lives in the southern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Elizabeth Withey \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48944085172381,"sku":"9781459842847","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e449a177-277d-497a-a546-04c1b9acd599.jpg?v=1790153833","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/more-us-9781459842847","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}