Midnight the Cow loves dinnertime! However, she finds herself in a predicament one night when a fellow furry friend decides that he’s still hungry and needs to eat some of Midnight’s food. What will Midnight do? Join Midnight and her friend, Sheldon, as they discover the joy of sharing.
About the Author
Karen Putzke is a wife, mother, and educator. She has a Master's degree in Education and specializes in educating students with learning disabilities, developmental delays, and other special needs. Karen has taught in school settings and in private tutoring settings. She has worked in partnership with many students, parents, and other educators to facilitate students’ academic success and to improve their self-confidence. A native of northeast Florida, Karen, her husband, Brian, and their four year old daughter, Kayla, live on a horse farm in St. Augustine, Florida. She enjoys raising Kayla amidst the animals, acreage, and gardens. Karen notes that Kayla’s continuous requests for stories have led to the Midnight the Cow tales.
Karen wishes to thank God, her family, her friends, and her coworkers at Hope Haven Children’s Clinic and Family Center in Jacksonville, Florida for their encouragement and enthusiasm throughout this journey. Special thanks to Julie LaBauve, who guided the young artist’s talents in illustrating this book.
About the Illustrator
Lara Lombardo is a teenager who was diagnosed with autism at the young age of 2. She has endured a lifetime of treatment and therapies. Communication is difficult for her; however, she uses her artwork as a natural means of expression. Since she was old enough to hold a crayon, Lara has completed many, many sketchbooks with her whimsical and creative drawings. Her unique perspective make her drawings a good fit for children's books. Lara lives at the beach in Florida with her parents, her older brother Robert, her dog Bella, and two cats, Sally and Woodstock.
It was Sheldon, the brown and white goat. Midnight and Sheldon rarely saw each other because they usually grazed at opposite ends of the pasture. “MOOOOOOOOO,” said Midnight excitedly. “Hey, Sheldon! Why are you eating my food?”