This image is the cover for the book Guac, the Avocado Bird

Guac, the Avocado Bird

In this charming tale from Julie Branch-Evans comes freshly-hatched Guac, the Avocado Bird, who is simply looking for a home. When he finally finds a suitable one, he claims it as his own. However, throughout the night, Guac is joined by many other outcasts seeking the very same thing. From cats to ferrets, Guac welcomes them all warmly and invites them to share in what he has found. By doing so, Guac quickly learns that sometimes home is simply where we have our friends.

Julie Branch-Evans

Julie Branch-Evans grew up in the small town of Ida, Michigan. After high school graduation she spent four years at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where she received a bachelor's degree in English. She went on to build a successful career in technology, spent some time figuring out life, and then met her now husband whom she lives with in Dallas, Texas. Her life changed forever in May 2016, when her first daughter was born. At twenty-two days old, her little girl was given a rare health diagnosis. Soon after, Julie quit her career to be a stay-at-home mom. After a difficult, emotional journey to help her daughter heal and develop, she has had her eyes opened to obstacles she never imagined and to the reality of what lonely and different can look and feel like for so many children. Her inspiration to write a children's book comes from spending days and nights reading to her two little girls and enjoying those special moments laughing and talking together. She is hopeful that Guac, The Avocado Bird can bring laughter and fun to other children and parents while also emphasizing the importance of loving yourself and finding your own happiness-whatever that may be.