By Eric Ruiz Roxas (author) , Aldy Aguirre (illustrator)
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It is Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead where all gather at the cemetery, not to mourn but to celebrate. Today, Pedrito and Pipay will encounter families of all shapes and sizes, all united in their desire to honor their loved ones. Whether through quiet prayer and contemplation or joyful song and laughter, whether through the sharing of great feasts or the lighting of a single candle, each family will find a way to pay tribute.
In this exquisitely illustrated story of family love within a diverse and inclusive community, life and hope continue despite the sadness of loss.
'Exquisite.' — Candy Gourlay
Eric Ruiz Roxas is a children's writer and proud LBGTQIA+ member born and based in the Philippines. In 2025, he was given the honour of being the regional shepherd for the Department of Education teacher delegates at the 2025 National Competition for Storybook Writing in the Philippines. What Makes A Family is his debut picture book.
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It is Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead where all gather at the cemetery, not to mourn but to celebrate. Today, Pedrito and Pipay will encounter families of all shapes and sizes, all united in their desire to honor their loved ones.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed What Makes a Family and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
What Makes a Family features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Horror & Ghost Stories, World Religions, Children’s picture books, Festivals of the Dead / Ancestors, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Holidays and celebrations, Holidays, events and seasonal interest, Interest qualifiers, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
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What Makes a Family was written by Eric Ruiz Roxas and published by Lantana Publishing
What Makes a Family has 32 pages
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