Tío and Tío: The Ring Bearers

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Co-Authors / Illustrators

Tommy Doyle

Publisher

Penguin Workshop

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Release Date

April 15, 2025

ISBN

978-0593752586

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From Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and his husband, Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of love and family as two young boys travel to Mexico to be ring bearers in their uncles’ wedding.

From Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of family, friendship, and love inspired by their real-life wedding.

Evan and Andy are excited to visit Mexico for their uncles’ wedding—and their parents are excited that the boys will have a chance to experience the culture, practice their Spanish, and learn responsibility as ring bearers in the ceremony. Once they arrive, Evan and Andy just want to play soccer, swim, and eat all the great food. However, once the festivities are in full swing and the boys witness the love and happiness between their two tíos, they quickly embrace their role in their uncles’ very special day.

This debut picture book written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, and illustrated by Tommy Doyle, reminds us about the importance of love, family, and embracing one’s cultural identity.

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An Adorable Story of Two Ring Bearers

April 14, 2025 (Updated: June 04, 2026)

Overall rating

4.8

Plot

5.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

A tale of two ring bearers, TIO & TIO: THE RING BEARERS follows Emilio and Andres, and their parents, on a trip to Mexico. Emilio and Andres are going to be the ring bearers at their uncles’ wedding. The two are excited to visit Mexico and get to explore, but when they get there, they are encouraged to not only embrace their culture but also their responsibility as ring bearers.

What I Loved:
The inclusion of the responsibilities of a ring bearer was a wonderful addition in this book. It’s a job during a wedding that isn’t talked about often beyond the carrying of the rings. To see the parents in this picture book address not only the job, but the important part that it plays in the wedding was refreshing.

Emilio and Andres are encouraged by their parents to speak Spanish while they are traveling. The Spanish words are added into the book and it truly makes the book fun to read. Even children and adults who don’t know Spanish will have a fun time using context clues to translate the words.

This is another book that has done a wonderful job at capturing a child’s imagination. From thinking that they will be dressing as bears to being denied cake, this book manages to show a child’s mind could work when being presented with these situations.

Final Verdict:
TIO AND TIO: THE RING BEARERS is a charming picture book. Love is woven throughout the book, between the two brothers and their parents as well as their love for their uncles and extended family. The book manages to address the responsibilities of a ring bearer in a way that children will understand. The illustrator, Tommy Doyle, managed to do a great job at drawing stunning scenery and backgrounds.

Short, sweet, and charming; three words to perfectly describe TIO & TIO: THE RING BEARERS. Gorgeous illustrations and a heartwarming story come together to make a truly splendid picture book.