Kimberley J. Allen loves children, animals, art and reading children's books. She is the mother of four boys and their many friends who also call her Mom. She is a motorcycle riding grandmother and considers herself a fun-loving wife. Kimberley has worked in early childhood education for over thirty years. My Puppy Thinks She's a Brown Cow, her first picture book won a 2018 CIPA EVVY award and is based on her real-life chocolate lab named Latte'. Kimberley is originally from California and raised in New Jersey. She's traveled the world thanks mostly to her mother to whom she is grateful. She has lived on the front range of Colorado for over 25 years where she and her husband raise chickens, cats, vegetables and a dog.