Description:
The cow knew he was different, but was confused as to why he felt this way. As he stumbles across a new friend, he realizes he isn't just a cow, but a barking one. The barking cow is different than any other cow, but he finds comfort in himself through his friend Dog, who makes a sound that gives him peace, realizing it's definitely OK to be different.
Brief description: My name is Julie Gyuran. I am passionate about the importance of accepting your true self. I was inspired by my friends, Shelly Potter, Gail Schwanke and Amy Koeppe. Their idea of trying to draw a cow in Amy Koeppe's classroom led me to writing The Barking Cow. It's about how to be yourself, even if others don't get who you are.