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On Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m., author Kashelle Gourley and illustrator Skylar Hogan will sign "Un-Wanted".---
The furry, scratching, meowing new addition to the family definitely isn't lovable—or is she? Bumble the dog is on the case. Our protagonist notices strange things around the house—knocked-over house plants, shredded upholstery, ever-watchful yellow eyes. After a lengthy investigation, Bumble eventually realizes that these are all clues that the house has been infiltrated by a dreaded feline. Though initially resistant, Bumble discovers that there are benefits to life with a cat. The newcomer helps our hero access out-of-reach treats, provides soothing back rubs, and makes a great snuggling partner. Bumble's wryly funny voice pairs nicely with Hogan's artwork, rife with sight gags. Clad in a deerstalker hat and coat, Bumble cuts a hilarious figure with his long snout and wide, expressive eyes; an especially memorable page sees the harried-looking pooch poring over a detailed evidence board. Kids will giggle over a scene in which the oblivious Bumble recalls all the signs he's missed: the litter box he mistook for a beachy getaway, the book on cat care he overlooked, and the second food dish he failed to notice. This tale of unlikely friendship will speak to little readers, who will love being in on the jokes. The pets' owner is brown-skinned with curly brown hair.
Kashelle Gourley distinctly remembers discovering the magic of books as a little girl in a Northern California library. It opened up another level of imagination, joy, and wonder that she hopes to share with others through her own writing. After moving from coast to coast and overseas to Paris, you can now find her adventuring with her husband and three children out in the great Midwest.
Skylar Hogan is an illustrator and storyteller who also works on animation projects and card illustration, including a popular holiday card for Papyrus/Target. He lives in Nebraska.
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The Bookworm Omaha, 2501 So. 90th Steet,Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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