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My Two Uncles
Having two uncles is so much fun and two uncles are definitely better than
one! Together, they’ll teach you all about studying, baking and football. My
Two Uncles will take you on a journey of twice the compassion, twice the
understanding and twice the love.
Perfect for any family that has two uncles, two daddies, two aunties or two mommies.
one! Together, they’ll teach you all about studying, baking and football. My
Two Uncles will take you on a journey of twice the compassion, twice the
understanding and twice the love.
Perfect for any family that has two uncles, two daddies, two aunties or two mommies.
- GenresChildrens
33 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2013
6 people are currently reading
11 people want to read
About the author
Jeff Rivera
45 books70 followersJeff Rivera is an author and inspirational media personality. He has appeared on national television, radio and print in such outlets as Forbes.com, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Right On! Magazine, Rotarian Magazine, TMZ, WABC, WNBC, WCBS, SITV, American Latino and NPR.
He also writes or has written for Mediabistro, GalleyCat, Publishing Perspectives, Digital Book World, Examiner, American Chronicle, School Library Journal and the Huffington Post and has been invited to speak and inspire groups all over the world from South Carolina to Nigeria. He has been on panel discussions for The Library Journal, Authors Guild, the Harlem Book Fair and many others.
He is known to have broken the news that Seth Godin was ditching traditional publishing which lead to mentions on hundreds of blogs and media outlets including The LA Times, Fast Company, and New York Observer. His news break that Jackie Collins would be self-publishing the US-version of her eBook lead to mentions in The Bookseller, The Guardian, USA Today and hundreds of other outlets.
His humble beginnings of living in American poverty on welfare and food stamps as the child of a single mother, to his days living in his car and final rise to becoming a published author, journalist and media personality have inspired many.
Rivera created a massive online following before the eBook revolution even existed. He was able to land an agent and a book deal with Warner Books (now known as Grand Central Publishing) within 7 days. He has used the knowledge he gained from this experience to help coach his clients on social media campaigns and has helped over 100 clients take the first step in landing an agent too.
He also writes or has written for Mediabistro, GalleyCat, Publishing Perspectives, Digital Book World, Examiner, American Chronicle, School Library Journal and the Huffington Post and has been invited to speak and inspire groups all over the world from South Carolina to Nigeria. He has been on panel discussions for The Library Journal, Authors Guild, the Harlem Book Fair and many others.
He is known to have broken the news that Seth Godin was ditching traditional publishing which lead to mentions on hundreds of blogs and media outlets including The LA Times, Fast Company, and New York Observer. His news break that Jackie Collins would be self-publishing the US-version of her eBook lead to mentions in The Bookseller, The Guardian, USA Today and hundreds of other outlets.
His humble beginnings of living in American poverty on welfare and food stamps as the child of a single mother, to his days living in his car and final rise to becoming a published author, journalist and media personality have inspired many.
Rivera created a massive online following before the eBook revolution even existed. He was able to land an agent and a book deal with Warner Books (now known as Grand Central Publishing) within 7 days. He has used the knowledge he gained from this experience to help coach his clients on social media campaigns and has helped over 100 clients take the first step in landing an agent too.
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February 19, 2015
A fun children's book about two children being raised by two gay men, who help them with schooling and sports. Cute.
April 1, 2013
Simply put, this is the story of two kids telling about the different things that they do with their two uncles. I really like this book. It is geared toward younger children and goes to show that you can do the same things with your standard aunt and uncle as with two uncles or even two aunts.
I really feel this is a great book to help kids to understand the differences and similarities in any family. I hope more children will read this to help educate them against the prejudices that they are going to be facing in a couple years.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
I really feel this is a great book to help kids to understand the differences and similarities in any family. I hope more children will read this to help educate them against the prejudices that they are going to be facing in a couple years.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2013
" Positive Story"
All families are unique. And some members are different, yet bond so well with children. This story is cute since the two uncles do everything with the kids, like cooking, playing, teaching, homework, encouragement, caring and loving. In this brief children's book, the children learn so much. Author Jeff Rivera does love his 12 nieces and nephews who are scattered all over the world. He shows them much love and he sure knows how to reach out to them. The excellent illustrations are filled with positive interactions. Very well done, Mr. Rivera!
All families are unique. And some members are different, yet bond so well with children. This story is cute since the two uncles do everything with the kids, like cooking, playing, teaching, homework, encouragement, caring and loving. In this brief children's book, the children learn so much. Author Jeff Rivera does love his 12 nieces and nephews who are scattered all over the world. He shows them much love and he sure knows how to reach out to them. The excellent illustrations are filled with positive interactions. Very well done, Mr. Rivera!
February 8, 2013
"MY TWO UNCLES" by Jeff Rivera is a wonderful book for beginning readers. Kid's need more books like this, to show that family's don't have to be the typical man and women. The love these 2 people (regardless of gender) give these kids is incredible and amazing... This book is so engaging and easy to read. I believe it's one of the best illustrated story books now available. I can't wait to see more of Mr. Rivera's work!!
April 30, 2015
My Two Uncles is a delightful tale about two children enjoying spending time with two uncles. The rhyming language promotes literacy for young children.
The concepts of different family structure teach tolerance in our modern society. I wish I had this type of story to share with the children in my class years ago when one little boy had two mommies. The structure of families is changing from the traditional family structure and this is an excellent story to use to teach tolerance.
The concepts of different family structure teach tolerance in our modern society. I wish I had this type of story to share with the children in my class years ago when one little boy had two mommies. The structure of families is changing from the traditional family structure and this is an excellent story to use to teach tolerance.
February 13, 2013
I just finished My Two Uncles and for some reason it brought me to tears. It is so sweet (authentic, powerful, emotional, etc.). The illustrations are perfectly matched with the story line.
I love the last picture with the two couples - excellent learning tool. The story line is easy to follow with the rhyming. I can vision this as a classic in teaching tolerance about differences.
I love the last picture with the two couples - excellent learning tool. The story line is easy to follow with the rhyming. I can vision this as a classic in teaching tolerance about differences.
April 28, 2013
I read "My Two Uncles". This is a story of acceptance. You don't have to agree with gay rights to understand and enjoy this book. It is delicately handled. This is the story of the author and his partner and the nieces and nephews that they have. The book demonstrates that they are no different than anyone else when it comes to loving and doing things with their families.
December 9, 2016
Good learning tool
Not everyone is the same, different race, different religion but we are all equal! My grandsons have both read this and loved it! Bought up with many differences because they understand if we were all the same life would be boring. Seeing LGBT books just reinforces this! Fab book and fun
Not everyone is the same, different race, different religion but we are all equal! My grandsons have both read this and loved it! Bought up with many differences because they understand if we were all the same life would be boring. Seeing LGBT books just reinforces this! Fab book and fun
August 28, 2014
A great little book about two children spending time with their two awesome uncles. This books teaches about tolerance and acceptance, and comes with adorable illustrations. I'm so glad books like this are now available.
July 8, 2018
A well-done picture book. The two men drawn look like the authors. Kudos to the artist.
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