The Ridiculous Party

A fun party goes awry when Annabelle Hardy MacGilligan Snarty invites her animal friends to a fabulous party. Dressed in their crazy best, the animals trip over a rug at Annabelle’s front door, and all go tumbling, spilling party food all over themselves. The solution? Find out in this humorous, beautifully illustrated, fun read for the entire family. Written by Julie Rogers Pomilia, who spent more than 30 years teaching children and a lifetime performing on stage, inspired by her grandparents, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. She is also the author Your Heroes, My Grandparents A Granddaughters Love, a book reflecting on growing up in a famous family. She firmly believes that laughter, creativity, and not taking oneself too seriously are some of life’s essential ingredients.  www.JulieRogersPomilia.com

Illustrated by  Elizabeth Rawls, who, with a unique blend of counseling and fine art degrees, writes and illustrates children’s picture books that encourage emotional intelligence and resilience through humor and imagination. She has a BFA in Art and Teaching Certification from the University of Michigan and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University. Currently, she is the Assistant Regional Advisor for the SCBWI Carolinas Region and has been an SCBWI member since 2006. She lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband. www.EBRawlsart.com