Black Lack and The Pesky Cat

by Nina Carothers, Richard Nilsen (Editor), Chris Padovano (Illustrations)

Black Lack and The Pesky Cat

Is your child afraid of the dark? Color Olors introduces your child to Black Lack, the protector of the night. He is the adorable new Color Olors character that will comfort your child and give him or her confidence for a great night's sleep. Let us tell you a little bit about Nina Carothers story of "Black Lack and The Pesky Cat." This book is illustrated by accomplished children's book artist, Chris Padovano.

Black Lack, he is the protector of the night. He checks to make sure everything is alright. Out of the bedroom and into the hall, Down the stairs, he decides to crawl. Window to window, Black Lack does zoom. Fast as lightning from room to room. A pesky little cat sure gets in the way. "Scat cat, scat," Black Lack does say.

32-page, full color book for children ages 2 through 8. Published by All Star Press, Books that Change Lives

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2014

About the author

Hello, I am Nina Carothers, author of The Wonderful World of Color Olors book series. I first thought of the Color Olors 30 years ago, back in 1993, while coloring with my daughter. She picked up a Red Crayon and said, "This is a Red Ed" and I followed with, "and this is a Blue Lue, a Yellow Ellow, a Green Reen, etc." Hmmm? It was at this moment that The Color Olors were born.

Having 4 children of my own and coming from a large family helped me to realize that there were so many lessons, in a fun way without realizing it, that a child could learn from a storybook filled with my Color Olors Characters. The next thing I knew there were 13 Characters in my head all with a special story of their own.

I worked on the stories a little bit here and there and eventually decided to set the Color Olors books aside in lieu of raising my children and running a family business.

Over the years the Color Olors always entered my mind. I knew what I wanted each characters story to be about, writing bits and pieces here and there, but never really got the opportunity to sit down and write the stories in full until about 10 years ago, and that was 2013.

I then searched for a local illustrator and publisher to help me and luckily found both. My friend and fabulous illustrator is Chris Padovano and my publisher/editor is Rich Nilsen of All Star Press. Both are amazing!!

After teaming up we three produced 12 books in 3 years and then Life went in a different direction for me. I put my books down, never losing sight of them, hoping to one day get back to finishing my series.

2 years ago, when life took yet another turn, I decided it was time to go back to my Color Olor books and I have not stopped since. My illustrator and Publisher are both back on board. I have 2 new books written and illustrated totaling 14 now. Book #15 is a patriotic book due to be released in time for next years 2024 election. Book #16 is in my head and being worked on. With a world of color, there is no telling how many books I will write.

I am very excited about this journey as I feel it is God's plan and purpose for me. My books are written from the heart and I believe now is the perfect time to bring them back out. With so much going on in the world it is important that children learn moral values earlier than ever.

Keep an eye out for many other things to come including plush characters to go with the books.

I hope that you all enjoy my stories, told from the heart, for many years to come.

Love to All,

Nina