Storytime with Liz Hughey, 'Barney the Lopsided Mule'

JULY 29TH - 2 TO 3 PM & 5:30 TO 6:30 PM

@ Off The Beaten Path

Off The Beaten Path is happy to welcome local children's author and cowgirl poet Liz Hughey for two special storytime readings of her book, Barney the Lopsided Mule. The book is illustrated by Bonnie Shields. The first time will take place between 2 to 3 pm, and again between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.

Barney the Lopsided Mule will make children and parent's grin and laugh with his tall, wide ears, and lopsided saddle. It's a great introduction to the backcountry and the animals that can take you there. Liz Hughey is a seasoned mule advocate and horse enthusiast who spent the better part of her twenties mule packing and horse guiding in the National Forests and Wilderness Areas of Northwest Colorado. She is the loving mother to a three-year-old boy. Liz is the grazing manager of her families' Red Angus Beef ranch in Southeastern Indiana.  

PRAISE FOR 'BARNEY THE LOPSIDED MULE'

"This is a nice story and it is very funny. My Gramma read it to my Baba, me and my little brother. We were all laughing. The story lets you know what pack mules really do and who gets to work with them. Cowboy and cowgirl lives seem cool. I like how the story rhymes and the pictures are interesting. Thank you for sharing this book about mules and how smart they are. I learned a lot and will be able to help my Baba better." -Maddy Brant, 7

"Everything about Barney is adorable! The story is so true regardless if it is a human or an animal. The illustrations are perfect for the story! It's just wonderful! Liz definitely nailed it!" -Cindy Hotz, Author and Animal Lover

"This is a delightful book that not only carries a message about healthy eating, but introduces children to the outdoor world of pack trips and our precious National Forests.  The humorous illustrations are on every page and are the perfect backdrop for the narration." -Adrien Synnott, Horse Tales Author