Books with author Adrian Johnson

Gabby has never been so busy! In this third novel featuring American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabby is already juggling homework, school leadership activities, dance classes, and rehearsals for a spoken word competition when she's offered an exciting dance opportunity. It's too good to pass up, but soon, Gabby finds there aren't enough hours in the day to do it all, let alone be a good friend to her BFF, Teagen. And she can't help but notice that more and more, she wishes she were working on her poetry instead of doing pliés and grand jetés. Gabby's changed a lot this past year. By the time the competition rolls around, she begins to wonder--have her dreams changed, too?

Dog owner Brian G. Johnson share's the joy's of owning and caring for a dog, starring Otis Johnson the standard poodle. Kids will be charmed by the photos of dogs in this book which parents will also appreciate. For children, much of the joy of having a dog is that dogs always want to play. They rarely tire of chasing balls or Frisbees, and they might even pitch in to help a kid fly a kite. There is little that is that is of interest to children that dogs won’t want to do with them. Children will be amused by the illustrations, but the text will also inform them about the needs of dogs. For parents, adding a dog to the family can be exhausting if the children are not prepared to share in the responsibility. This book is intended to teach children how to do that.Children recognize that dogs are natural playmates that delight in shared activities, but they may not realize that having a dog means taking on some jobs. For kids, this book uses great photos to show many of the joys of playing with, training, and loving a dog. Kids will laugh at and adore the illustrations of rambling dogs and children, but the text will teach them how having a dog is a responsibility.Providing exercise by walking or running with the dog, cleaning up after it, feeding and providing water, and brushing and grooming are among the duties that are discussed and illustrated. Appropriate training by never hitting or hurting the animal is emphasized. Children are helped to understand that dogs learn by having consequences happen quickly in relationship to the dog’s behavior. They are encouraged to pay attention to the desired canine behavior rather than to the misbehavior. Focusing on the positive and providing praise and small, appropriate food rewards are the training techniques that are put forward as appropriate for children to use.Once a family decides it is ready for a dog, the selection of one is a major decision. Expert advice as to the suitability of specific breeds is provided along with photos of each kind. Temperament, size, and trainability are the major considerations in the recommendations so that the family can avoid the disappointment and frustration of getting a dog whose needs the family cannot meet.For parents, this book is a guide to preparing their children for dog ownership. It discusses the value of having a dog in teaching children compassion, empathy, and responsibility. Criteria are provided to help parents to judge when the child is ready for a dog.If parents realize their children are not yet ready to have a dog, ideas are presented for motivating the kids to change their behaviors. The emphasis is on learning to follow through on tasks without requiring constant, repetitive reminders, being able to restrain impulses so as not to lash out at others when frustrated, maintaining order by putting belongings away, and, in general, having a more cooperative attitude at home.Whether kids read this book independently or with a parent, it should stimulate meaningful conversation about readiness for dog ownership and the kinds of duties that having a dog would impose.

Did you know that anger isn't totally bad like we have always been taught?Children from my observation often experience strong and sudden bursts of emotion. Teaching children how to manage their emotions in a healthy way is an essential skill they need to have. This will go a long way to affect their growth and behavior in a positive way.I can assuredly tell you that helping your child navigate their emotions can sometimes feel like an enormous challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. That is the main reason why I wrote this book.In this self-help book for kids, we talk about anger, self-control, and good manners. We show the kids how they can apply this while playing together and tackling common, everyday challenges.The book offers practical solutions for parents on how to calm and redirect their child’s anger, as well as how to help them understand and manage this emotion.Using fun engaging and simple activities, this anger management book for children helps you teach your child how to recognize and cope with anger.While reading together, you will teach your toddler how to manage their anger in a healthy, positive way, and help your child grow confident and self-assured.If you're looking for an activity book for your toddler, preschooler, kindergartner or school-aged child, this cute and positive book helps kids build confidence while inspiring and entertaining them. It’s a fun and mess-free way to engage in emotional regulation for children, 5, 6, 7,8,9, and 10 years old.Help Children Better Cope with Anger Issues, And Lead Them To A Brighter Future.Children often experience strong and sudden bursts of emotion. Learning to manage their emotions in a healthy way is essential for their social development and for their well-being. Helping your child explore their emotions can seem like a huge challenge. From here comes: "I Am Angry" In this self-help book for kids, Timon is a child who is always angry and unable to control his character whenever things go wrong. His parents are tired of his attitude and come up with ways to channel his anger or emotions in different ways, like doing better in class, doing chores in record time, and so on. Whenever Timon does something correct and correctly checks his anger, he receives a gift. But he also needs to understand why he is getting angry. The book offers practical solutions for parents on how to calm and redirect their children's anger, as well as on how to help them understand and manage this emotion. Self-regulation and tolerance are essential social skills and will improve the emotional health of the child. This book on anger management for children helps you teach your child how to recognize and deal with anger.

Gabby has never been so busy! In this third novel featuring American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabby is already juggling homework, school leadership activities, dance classes, and rehearsals for a spoken word competition when she's offered an exciting dance opportunity. It's too good to pass up, but soon, Gabby finds there aren't enough hours in the day to do it all, let alone be a good friend to her BFF, Teagen. And she can't help but notice that more and more, she wishes she were working on her poetry instead of doing pliés and grand jetés. Gabby's changed a lot this past year. By the time the competition rolls around, she begins to wonder--have her dreams changed, too?

Henry & Hailey Hockeysticks play hockey in the North Pole on Christmas Eve. It is a night filled with outdoor hockey on Polar Pond that ends with a sleigh ride for Henry & Hailey. Santa, Mrs. Clause, the elves and others also take the ice for this annual hockey game to see who will hoist Lord Santa's Cup! This adventure is filled with great hockey terminology which will be enjoyed by children and all hockey fans of any age.

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2015WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2013WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES EFG SHORT STORY AWARD 2014By the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner of THE ORPHAN MASTER'S SON - for fans of international literary fiction, especially Hanya Yanigahara, Jonathan Franzen and Anthony Doerr.'Unputdownable is an overused word, but at their best these stories are completely gripping.' Sunday Times'Ironic, witty, super-intelligent' - The Times'Terrific. Shows exactly why Johnson is rated as one of the hottest American writers of his generation' Mail on SundayAdam Johnson takes you into the minds of characters you never thought you would meet – a former Stasi prison warden in denial of his past, a refugee from North Korea unsettled by his new freedom, a UPS driver in hurricane-torn Louisiana looking for the mother of his son. These are tales of love and loss, natural disasters, the influence of technology, and how the political shapes the personal. Tender, wry, utterly compelling, they show us humanity where you might least expect it.

Jackson Greene is riding high. He is officially retired from conning, so Principal Kelsey is (mostly) off his back. His friends have great new projects of their own. And he's been hanging out a lot with Gaby de la Cruz, so he thinks maybe, just maybe, they'll soon have their first kiss.Then Jackson receives a link to a faked security video that seems to show him and the rest of Gang Greene flooding the school gym. The jerks behind the video threaten to pass it to the principal -- unless Jackson steals an advance copy of the school's toughest exam. So Gang Greene reunites for their biggest job yet. To get the test adn clear their names, they'll have to outrun the school's security cameras, outwit a nosy member of the Honor Board, and outmaneuver the blackmailers while setting a trap for them in turn. And as they execute another exciting caper full of twists and turns, they'll prove that sometimes it takes a thief to catch a cheat.