Russell Wrestles the Relatives

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Everyone loves family reunions. Well everyone except Russell, whose family of big, brawny, and boisterous wrestlers has him on the run in this vibrant celebration of what it means to be a family.

When the Relatives Came meets Wrestlemania in debut author Cindy Chambers Johnsons rollicking picture book about a family reunion with a most colorful cast of charactersfrom Lorry and Tory (the Twin Tornadoes) to Cousin Cora The Cleaner to Uncle el monstruo Marcoy.

Family reunions mean lots of hugging, handshaking, and hair tousling. And Russells relatives Well, they are moreenthusiastic than most. BIGGER than most. BRAWNIER than most. Theyre wrestlers! Skinny and scrawny Russell will have to meet, greet, and defeat this clan with some spectacular moves of his own!

Author Bio

Cindy Chambers Johnson grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, where she received her fair share of Kansas Crusher hugs and visits from far-flung relatives. (None of whom wrestled for a livingthank goodness.) Cindys interest in family ties and inherited traits led her to a career as a genetic counselor, but a love of reading and writing passed down from her mother led to her career as an author. Cindy now lives with her husband and two children in Des Moines, Iowa, and only administers the Texas Tickle Hold when absolutely necessary.

Daniel Duncanis an illustrator living in the UK whocreates most of his work in an old stable turned studio. His work takes inspiration from cinema, old photos, and sports. Duncangraduated from Middlesex University with First Class Honours, and a bachelors degree in illustration. He was highly commended by Macmillan for the 2013 Childrens Book Competition, as well as being shortlisted for the 2014 AOI awards for the Childrens Books New Talent category.