Family

In OUR

FAMILY

Andrew Hacket

Charlotte Ager

For Kerry —A.H.

For my mum, who pulls me back up every time —C.A.

Andrew Hacket

Charlotte Ager

In OUR

FAMILY Red Comet Press • Brooklyn

In our family...

We celebrate what makes us unique.

Because you and me and we define this family and no one else.

In our family...

We make memories.

Firsts and lasts.

Happys and sads.

Each moment shaping us into who we are.

In our family...

We embrace life’s messes.

Each spill tells a story.

Each mistake a lesson learned.

We are far from perfect, but perfectly us.

In our family...

We push each other beyond what we can achieve alone.

And pull each other up when we fall short.

Nobody gets left behind.

In our family...

We make room for more.

Open doors and open arms.

Grow our hearts and home.

Everyone is welcome.

In our family...

We share.

Triumphs and fears.

Hopes and tears.

There’s nothing we can’t say.

In our family...

We cherish what we have.

Whether a lot, a little, or somewhere in the middle.

Having each other is enough.

In our family...

We will laugh at ourselves and with each other.

Family fun brings us closer.

In our family...

We are together, even when we are not.

Months and miles can’t keep us apart.

In our family...

We give each other space to discover and uncover who we are apart, so we can be stronger together.

In our family...

We gather.

For good times and bad.

For support and celebration.

There is no other family just like ours, with these hearts and this happiness.

In our family...

We are home.

ANDREW HACKET is a second-grade teacher and author of children’s books whose work celebrates connection, belonging, and the everyday moments that shape who we are. With a gentle, lyrical voice, he creates stories that resonate with young readers and families alike. In Our Family is the second in a series of picture books that reflect his passion for storytelling that brings people together.

He lives with his family in Massachusetts. Visit him at andrewhacket.com.

CHARLOTTE AGER is a London-based illustrator whose warm, expressive artwork captures the beauty of everyday life and the emotions that connect us.

Her illustrations are filled with heart, humor, and a strong sense of community.

With In Our Family, she brings a tender, inclusive vision of what it means to belong.

Visit her at charlotteager.co.uk.

In Our Family Text copyright © 2027 Andrew Hacket Illustrations copyright © 2027 Charlotte Ager Published in 2027 by Red Comet Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2026941492 ISBN (HB): 978-1-63655-216-3 ISBN (EBOOK): 978-1-63655-217-0 27 28 29 30 31 TLF 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition Manufactured in China Red Comet Press is distributed by ABRAMS, New, York

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“Comforting for the timid, empowering for the anxious, affirming for students and teachers alike.”

–Kirkus Reviews

A heartwarming celebration of the school year, capturing the joy, struggles, and growth of students and teachers as they embark on an unforgettable journey of learning, friendship, and personal achievement.

A tender celebration of family— where love grows, differences shine, and everyone belongs.

$19.99 US • $26.99 CN • £14.99 UK ISBN 978-1-63655-216-3

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