Publisher Description

Family can be such a pain. Parents don't understand. Siblings are annoying. Aunts and uncles are boring. Claudia's family, though, gets along great. They make an effort to stay connected and find ways to all have fun together. Claudia shares some secrets on getting along with your family members and making family time fun.

Author Biography

Brann Garvey lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife, Keegan, their dog, Lola, and their very fat cat, Iggy. Brann graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of fine arts degree. He later attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he studied illustration. In his free time, Brann enjoys being with his family and friends. He brings his sketchbook everywhere he goes. Diane G. Gallagher lives in Florida with her husband, Marty Burke, five dogs, three cats, and a cranky parrot. A professional folk musician in the 1970s, Gallagher also wrote songs and dabbled in whimsical fantasy art in the 1980s. She is best known for her hand-colored print series, "Woof: The House Dragon", and she won a Hugo for Best Fan Artist 1988. "The Alien Dark" (TSR1990) was her first published novel. Gallagher has written over 70 titles, including books in the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Charmed", Smallville", and "Star Trek" series.

Table of Contents

Family basics : what makes a family a family -- Pondering parents : the good, the bad, and the public -- Sibling scene : the pros and cons of sharing parents -- Branching out : who else lives in your family tree -- Home life : how to enjoy family time, meals, and even chores -- Family fun : making the most of vacations and holidays.

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