More Us

Written by: Elizabeth Withey
Published by: Orca Books

This 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 The One with the Scraggly Beard. Also available in French as Plus de nous.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.

“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.” — School Library Journal, starred review

“The clarity, simplicity, and strength of the illustrations enhance the settings and characters portrayed in this engaging picture book that compassionately and straightforwardly addresses an experience many families find themselves facing.” — Booklist