The Secret Society of Aunts  Uncles, Jake Gyllenhaal
The Secret Society of Aunts  Uncles, Jake Gyllenhaal
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The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles

Author: Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso

Narrator: Jake Gyllenhaal

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/28/2023


Synopsis

WARNING: This book is for aunts, uncles, nieces and/or nephews ONLY!

Let's face it, being an aunt or uncle is AWESOME. There are countless adventures to be had, from eating dessert before dinner to activities with the perfect amount of HDD - Healthy Dose of Danger. But that isn't all. In order to master the sacred art of Auntieology and Uncleology, you must be tested by a distinguished panel of nieces and nephews, as there are rules and regulations to follow. For instance: when is bedtime? 8 o'clock you say? WRONG!*

The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles is a madcap, magical adventure into the heart of what it means to have an aunt or uncle—how we learn to keep each other close and find love in the simplest things. Jake Gyllenhaal and Greta Caruso paint a goofy, loving portrait of one of the most important relationships in children’s lives in this funny and heartfelt romp of an audiobook. This is the perfect gift for the niece or nephew in anyone's life.

*If a parental unit is reading this, bedtime is DEFINITELY 8 o'clock sharp, aunts and uncles will not make any exceptions! (Okay, now that that's out of the way. . .Secret Society rules state it is ALWAYS exactly three minutes before the parental units get home. . .but that's just between us.)

A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.

About Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal is an Academy Award- and Tony-nominated actor, producer, and, most importantly, uncle to Ramona and Gloria. He was born in Los Angeles and has been best friends with Greta Caruso (his coauthor) since they were kids.

About Greta Caruso

Greta Caruso is the longtime niece of a small group of Hall-of-Famer aunts and uncles. (She is also an aspiring HoF aunt to Vincent.) A lifelong voracious reader-and entrepreneur and producer-Greta has loved writing this, her first book, with her best friend, Jake.

About Dan Santat

Dan Santat is a children's book writer, a commercial illustrator, and the creator of Disney's animated hit, The Replacements. He lives in California with his wife, two kids, a rabbit, a bird, and a cat.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on September 05, 2023

I love the illustrations and the wonderful relationship between Leo and Uncle Mo. I find it a privilege to be an auntie and treasure it so much! This book reminds me of that beautiful treasured relationship. The illustrations by Dan Santat is truly out of this world amazing ness!......more

Goodreads review by Roy on November 23, 2023

Why do I get the feeling that Jake Gyllenhaal would make a very creepy uncle?......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on September 07, 2023

As an aunt myself, I am happy to see some representation of the important work we do! ;) Poor Leo has a major disappointment in his Uncle Mo -- an uncle who enforces bedtime, only serves veggies, and goes to rubber band conventions for fun. He picks up Leo from dance class one day and on their way ho......more

Goodreads review by Karen on November 02, 2023

If you don't know that bedtime is three minutes before Mom and Dad get home or that desserts come before eating broccoli, then you might need to go to training school at the Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles. Santat's signature art style carries this picture book coauthored by celebrity actor Jake......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on October 26, 2023

Well hang on, I would love to go to a stationary convention. This was fun - the last page actually got me good - but the real gem of this book are the illustrations. There are so many fun details, and they really enhance the story. At least one star in this rating is due to the illustrations alone 👌 *......more


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Praise for The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles:

"Santat’s illustrations extend the story with hilarity, ­absurdity, and tenderness . . . Nieces and nephews who read this book will never look at their aunts and uncles the same way again. A wonderful adventure to be enjoyed by all and a challenge to all adults to loosen up and enjoy the children around them." –School Library Journal