When the Cousins Came (okładka  miękka, wyd. 01.2020)

A multicultural family story that celebrates kindness and differences. Lila is excited for her cousins Takeo and Rosie to visit. They`re going to ride bikes, paint, and camp together. But when the cousins arrive, everything`s wrong: Rosie and Takeo are better painters than Lila, have skateboards instead of bikes, and don`t want to camp outside. Lila is terribly disappointed until the cousins make her a surprise: a big banner for their best cousin Lila! Inspired by the author`s own large, diverse family, When the Cousins Came is a sensitive story about insecurity, hosting, and friendship. Katie Yamasaki`s tale, paired with bright mixed-media art, reminds children that negative thoughts and anxiety over exclusion don`t always translate to reality, and that even when plans go wrong you can still have a good time together. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!