What happens when a group of animal friends want to plan a big surprise? They spread the word across every habitat, of course! Animal Party takes children on a fun-filled journey from A to Z with alliteration aimed to get kids excited about their mastery of letters! We hope children and parents alike enjoy reading this story together and it becomes a family favorite. About the Author Ashley M. Blas is a daydreamer and curious explorer by nature. She lives in the famously hot South with her wonderful husband, Kevin, and two beautiful children, Lena and Liam. Ashley holds her Master's Degree in Social Work as well as her Juris Doctorate and works as a child law attorney. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys baking, watching foodie competition shows, being outdoors, attempting to garden, and cheering on her alma mater, the University of Michigan, every football Saturday (Go Blue)! About the Illustrator Shirley F. DuRant is a watercolor artist who resides in Lexington, SC, with her husband, Lide, and their son, Jonathan (age 15). While she loves creating art to delight children, adults love her art too! Her nontraditional path to artist includes a Chemical Engineering degree from Clemson and careers in engineering, missions, and teaching (including HS science/math and preschool). She enjoys being in nature, cooking, travel, and good coffee. When not painting, she teaches a HS chemistry class, homeschools her son, is involved in her church, and loves spending time with her family and friends. Her art is for sale at Soda City Market (Columbia, SC) and on Etsy: www.shirldart.etsy.com.