Tracey Stewart might be as funny as Jon

Maria Puente | USA TODAY

Daily Show host Jon Stewart's wife, Tracey Stewart, might be as funny as he is, and soon she's going to be an author like he is.

Artisan Books announced Thursday that it will publish Tracey Stewart's first book, Do Unto Animals, in October.

The book by the former veterinary technician and longtime animal advocate is described as a "heartfelt and richly illustrated guide to how animals live and how we can make their lives better."

Stewart will shared practical insights into the secret lives of animals and the kindest ways to interact with them at home, in the backyard and down on the farm.

"Her personal and often humorous narrative is accessible to family members of all ages," the publisher's press release said.

The book's 300 color illustrations are by artist Lisel Ashlock. A portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to Farm Sanctuary.

Stewart lives in New Jersey with her husband, the soon-to-depart Comedy Central host, their two children, four dogs, two pigs, two hamsters, three rabbits, two guinea pigs, one parrot, and two fish.

"All rescues," she says. "Except for the children."

She will launch her book with a galley signing at Book Expo America in New York on May 29.

Tracey Stewart used to own a New York cafe and also writes for an online parenting magazine called Moomah.