' get-together' commences? This AWARD-WINNING Book of the Year (Story Monster Magazine and IndieReader) answers through humor, mischief, a twinge of jealousy, an abundance of mayhem, and a healthy dose of pure joy! Through lyrical rhyme and colorful, humorous illustrations readers will realize that " The cousins are coming!" -- followed by a " dash out the door to meet the crew... with hugs and laughter and a kiss or two. " YUCK!" From ' rock-paper-scissors' to unauthorized spying on the parents, the gathering of two families presents relatable interactions between children, some coming-of-age moments, a touch of tenderness, and the building of memories.