When Eva Hollers

About the Book

When little Eva lets loose with a holler, everyone wonders what the matter can be. The family tries to figure out how to soothe her. On this busy day, Eva has fun with lions, tigers, owls, and crickets, and explores mud puddles, games, and books. She takes her favorite bunny along on her adventures. Look for Bun Bun hiding on the pages.

This picture book for children features a pattern and refrain appropriate for the preschooler while addressing the challenges of a crying child in a fun and accessible way. Young readers will enjoy guessing what the family will do to make Eva happy again.

About the Author

Brinkley and Paula met their senior year of high school and have been best friends ever since. Their lives have been a constant exploration of family, friendship and adventures filled with laughter and love. This children's book is their first collaboration.

Paula is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in communications and Brinkley is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in history. Matthew, Paula's youngest son, is a senior at the University of Alabama studying biochemistry and studio art.

Currently, Brinkley, a retired middle school teacher, lives in Greensboro, Georgia, where Eva hollers. Paula lives in Mobile, Alabama, where she works as an art teacher at St. Paul's Early Education Center and teaches in her own studio.

They meet as often as possible at Golden Stream Fishing Club in Ladonia, Alabama, to relax and create. This book was imagined and created on the farm table there.