Pout Party

A story that playfully portrays how difficult it can be to put your best foot forward when you've woken up on the wrong side of the bed.

Poor Rue wakes up on the wrong side of the bed. Nothing makes her happy. Even her socks aren't cooperating. When she gets to school all her friends want to play, but she's not in the mood. Instead, she invites everyone to join her in a pout party. "No games, no cake. Don't be happy or excited." Unfortunately, everyone thinks Rue's party sound fun and they all come to show off their biggest pouts. In no time at all, everyone is laughing, but will Rue find the humor when all she wants to do is grumble?

Illustrated in beautiful, bright pastels, Pout Party is a sweet, funny story for every kid who has ever felt out of sorts and needs a smile.


About the Author
Sarah McColl is an author and illustrator from Massachusetts. She holds a B.A in art therapy and a M.L.S in library science, and has always been passionate about storytelling. She uses traditional and digital media in her work, and loves playing with color, texture and expression. When she isn't painting, she enjoys baking goodies, tending to her garden, and spending quality time with her husband and their dog, Beulah.