This is a book launch party and signing for a Bara Seal written by Tom Beal and illustrated by Elea Paybins, both from Charleston. The original art for the book will be on display at The Art Store on Hale St. The event is to be on June 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 at The Art Store. Headline Books, Inc. of Terra Alta is the publishing house and additional participant. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Book description: When Emily and her friend Bara Seal sneak away from home on a rainy day, searching for fish, they have no idea that they’re about to embark on a whirlwind, worldwide tour. Thanks to a dancing cat, kind strangers, and the magic of poetry, they return safely home. Along the way, author Thomas Beal treats his readers to a wealth of delicious imagery—sounds, smells, textures, and tastes that invite us to linger and savor the words that carry us from one place to another. This a book to read, reread, and read aloud.