Books with author C.M. Johnson

It’s time I defied the stereotypical fairytale mumbo jumbo stories of witches being evil, being green, having warts, eating children and so on and so on. I’ll tell you the number one secret spell to good cookin’ is slow cookin’, which can best be achieved with a crock pot, no need for a cauldron, maybe in the days of old, but to let the steam and heat slowly cook a meal in a big pot helps soften and simmer in the spices, and truth be told you can cook anything in a crock pot, from meat to cakes, not just stews. Here’s to defying ancient tall tales and stereotypes; my name may be Broom Hilda, but I’m only wicked in the kitchen, just check out the recipes I present in this book entitled: Broom Hilda the Witches’ Wicked Kitchen Cauldron Cook Book! Plug in your crock pots and put on your favorite pair of comfortable shoes, you know the ones, with the curly pointed tips, and don’t forget your pointy hats as well with the wide brims…Book Trailers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAFWBUdAX9Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbG5XFHopzMYou might also want to check out my compadres works:Chef Wolfie's Hair Raising Hot PlatesChef Wolfina's Howling Halloween Holiday DelightsZiegfried the Zombie's Good Eats GuideSpencer Spider's Succulent Salads Cook BookSkinny Bone Jone's Culinary DelightsScarey Crow's Straw Berry Scares Cook BookJack O. Lantern's Pumpkin Platter Cook BookMr. Hoot's Mystery Foods Cook BookJack O. Lantern's Pumpkin Platter Cook BookMr. Mummies Wrapped Up YummiesMr. Monster's Midnight Munchies Cook BookThe Headless Horseman's Hauntingly Delicious DelicaciesThe Grim Reaper's Last Minute MealsGabe the Ghost's Spookingly Ghoulish Goodies Cook BookFrankie Stein's Franks N' Weenies Dish DelightsLou Saffir's Devilishly Delicious EatsChef Dracula's Bloody Red Vampire Cook BookChristopher Corpse's Culinary Cook BookBlack Kitty's Culinary Cat-Nippies Cook BookBilly Bob Bat’s Wonderful Wingz Cook Book

Silverstone is the fifth book in The Ammolite Adventures, a series where fantasy and reality blend seamlessly in a rich tapestry woven from the many colors of magic.Iscar, the son of Samil, stands poised to fulfill all of his father’s dreams. Pushing a deadly button, he sets off a chain of cataclysmic events, changing Earth from a land filled with technology into a world resembling the Dark Ages. However amidst the terrorizing upheaval, magic begins to shine from the survivors. Unfortunately, the living are not all pure of heart.Emily Dalton is one of the few holding the key of entry to one of the last portals connecting Earth to the parallel world of Acacia. The half-deads know of her location. They are organizing and gaining in strength.Will the half-deads sacrifice all that they hold dear to learn Emily’s secrets, and will Emily and her friends have the strength to challenge their rule?

Your child will adore this rhyming Show and Tell story that reveals the greatest treasure ever through the divine nativity story. Stunning masterpiece oil paintings are the backdrop for sing song lyrics which will have your child reading along in their mind every time. As a bonus, travel enthusiasts will enjoy seeing famous tourist sites from San Antonio, Texas such as The Alamo, the Little Church at La Villita, the Arneson River Theatre, Historic Market Square, the Riverwalk (Paseo del Rio), and Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park. Young and old alike will enjoy the dreamlike artwork and the enchanting story of Jesus' birth and beyond. Set a new family tradition by cuddling and reading out loud to children from 0-8 years old. Or enjoy listening as your 7-11 child reads this Happy Birthday Jesus book for family gatherings at Christmas, Easter, and other special events. Perfect for Christmas time gift giving, important birthdays, and feel-good reading all year long. This charming story melts hearts and will be a favorite and cherished bed-time book for little ones. Play Along Activity: Try to find the peaceful dove hidden on the pages.

Native American Proverbs showcases great and meaningful Native American proverbs with related pictures. Recommended for kids ages 4 and up. Expand your child’s wisdom.Be sure to check out other children's books titles by M.D. Johnson, to include: African ProverbsAfrican Proverbs IIAmazing Facts About ButterfliesInteresting Facts About Polar BearsThe Love CootiesCat for HireAlienation of the Alien NationThe Potato Who Dared to Be MoreBeastly’s Greatest FearWicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live BySpace TravelTrick or TreatThe Crazy Cat LadyThe Worm & The SnailThe Fashion Show ExtravaganzaThe Bee KillerFroggy’s Jumping ExpeditionBirds In The City Sitting PrettyThe Hauntingly Horrific 12 Days of HalloweenThe Frightfully Good Night Before HalloweenJive Turkey’s 12 Dishes of ThanksgivingThe Case of the Fallen Candy CaneTeddy-ku Teddy Bear Haiku And many more…Website: http://maryannesbookshelf.com/childrens-corner/

Cat’s Winter Hat is a children’s book for early readers, about 25 pages showcasing the following vocabulary enhancing words: hale, sleet, gear, perfect, matches, festive, fedoras, style, graduate, drafty, fashionable, absolutely, season, elfish, and conservative. Great for hat identification with emphasis on small unnoticeable details, as a hint, check out the store window that Cat stands next to on the right. An easy, fun read, just in time for Christmas!Winter is hereEver so clearWith snow and sleetAnd hale and iceSeems like a nice Time to go shoppingFor winter gear,For you have to keepWarm this time of year…BOOK TRAILER: https://youtu.be/w7LfYRuKbHkWHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK?I have a Christmas hat collection, believe it or not, to include hot pink glittery Santa hats, Santa hats with elf ears and reindeer antlers and even a Santa hat with a tiara, so I thought since I love cats and it rhymes with hats -why not make a children’s story about winter hats to get kids in the spirit of the holidays.WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?I love the ending because it’s befitting and so unexpected that it should have been the expected hat of choice.WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?The concept of choices and decision making and inspiring the Christmas spirit.WHAT CHILDREN’S BOOKS INSPIRED YOU?“Dr. Seuss”, “Santa’s Underwear”, “Pete the Cat”, “The Bad Seed”, “Bad Kitty”, “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear?”, “The Day the Crayons Quit”, “Grumpy Monkey”, “Dragons Love Tacos”, “I Need a New Butt”, “The Wonkey Donkey”, “Giraffes Can’t Dance”, “Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll”, “Splat the Cat”…WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF YOUR E-BOOK?Christmas, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Education, Cats, WinterPlease note all children’s books are written to enhance your child’s vocabulary. Advanced words should render the question, “What does that mean?” from your daughter or son. Images in books come from a multitude of graphic artists and photographers to add graphic diversity. Ages for children’s books range from 3 years of age to adult age, or grown-ups who are children at heart. Each story told offers a moral or bit of wisdom and is often told in poetic fashion.The benefits of reading for children are many, and in support of this I’d like to showcase e-books for you and your child, whether they are an ardent reader or young enough to be read to, it’s important you or they do. If there are any children’s books you’d like to see written, especially for your child, please let me know. More children’s books are coming soon.If you enjoy this title, be sure to check out the authors other 60 plus book hits, and be sure to leave a review.ABOUT THE AUTHORM.D. Johnson is a poet, playwright, author, and blogger. She has a BA in English and a Masters of Management in Business. She currently resides in San Diego, CA, though a southerner. She’s a mother and wife who enjoys crafting, writing and gritty, action packed movies and TV series.WEBSITE: http://maryannesbookshelf.com

Mish The Mushroom Man is story for young children about self worth and what we think of ourselves, regardless of what others may think of us. Mish tries to be accepted by the other mushroom men in the forest, with the help of his loyal side kick Sidley the snail. His efforts are unsuccessful. It takes a forest catastrophe to make the other mushroom men see Mish for who he really is, a very brave and wonderful friend to all.

Cupcake’s DayIs a book about a cupcake who feels overshadowed by the donuts and muffins at the bakery, wondering when he will get purchased. It’s a tastefully, delicious humorous read, sure to wet your young one’s palate. The moral it instills is that everyone has their time and purpose, even desserts (or breakfasts). The images are colorful, humorous and interesting, compiled from a plethora of graphic artists for visual diversity. A book of about 30 pages, vocabulary enhancing words showcased in this book include: bakery, dozens, droves, coffee, tea, buy, special, rarely, selection, calories, extravagant, cavity, compared, glazed, delectable, and hooray. If your child enjoyed this book, be sure to check out other weird and whimsical books by author M.D. Johnson to include: Broom Hilda Goes House Hunting, Funny Valentine, The Love Cooties, The Book of Silly Sounds, The Day Cupid Lost His Arrows, The Headless Horseman’s New Face, Cat for Hire, Alienation of the Alien Nation, Beastly’s Greatest Fear, and Cat’s Winter Hat.It’s hard being a cupcake at the BakeryWHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK?I thought it odd that muffins and doughnuts can easily be desserts since they are sweet, but cupcakes can’t be a breakfast… I found it discriminatory and felt a cupcake should get it’s turn at the bakery…WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?The concept, I thought it a funny idea…WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?That everyone and everything has its time and place, -even a cupcake… WHAT CHILDREN’S BOOKS INSPIRED YOU?“Dr. Seuss”, “Santa’s Underwear”, “Pete the Cat”, “The Bad Seed”, “Bad Kitty”, “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear?”, “The Day the Crayons Quit”, “Grumpy Monkey”, “Dragons Love Tacos”, “I Need a New Butt”, “The Wonkey Donkey”, “Giraffes Can’t Dance”, “Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll”, “Splat the Cat”…WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF YOUR E-BOOK?HumorGraphic NovelsEarly LearningEducationPlease note all children’s books are written to enhance your child’s vocabulary. Advanced words should render the question, “What does that mean?” from your daughter or son. Images in books come from a multitude of graphic artists and photographers to add graphic diversity. Ages for children’s books range from 3 years of age to adult age, or grown-ups who are children at heart. Each story told offers a moral or bit of wisdom and is often told in poetic fashion. The benefits of reading for children are many, and in support of this I’d like to showcase e-books for you and your child, whether they are an ardent reader or young enough to be read to, it’s important you or they do. If there are any children’s books you’d like to see written, especially for your child, please let me know. More children’s books are coming soon. If you enjoy this title, be sure to check out the authors other 60 plus book hits, and be sure to leave a review.ABOUT THE AUTHORM.D. Johnson is a poet, playwright, author, and blogger. She has a BA in English and a Masters of Management in Business. She currently resides in San Diego, CA, though a southerner. She’s a mother and wife who enjoys crafting, writing and gritty, action packed movies and TV series.WEBSITE: http://maryannesbookshelf.com

Trickin’ for Treats is a book for kids 3 and up, that aren’t faint of heart, about 45 pages. It contains cute images to peak your child’s curiosity and advanced words to build your child’s vocabulary such as mystery, pretenders, and imagination to name a few. A good read and bed-time story to get into the spirit of Halloween! Can you tell the fake or costumed characters from the real ones on Halloween? Also, be sure to check out the author M.D. Johnson’s other Halloween and kiddie horror children’s books:Halloween & Creepy ThingsA great read to get your kids into the spirit of Halloween, entertaining for parents too, with a familiar cast of Halloween characters. Comes with a bonus Cause and Effect story that will have you laughing.The Frightfully Good Night before HalloweenA great Halloween humor thriller, written poetically to the likes of the Night Before Christmas, filled with all the Halloween characters we have come to know and love.The Hauntingly Horrific 12 Days of HalloweenJust in time for Halloween, this story is told poetically to the likes of the song, the 12 Days of Christmas. It showcases all the scary characters we have come to know and love and is hilarious and thought provoking.Spooky Spook’s Big ScareAnother Halloween, horror, humor hit. You ever wonder what could scare a ghost. Find out from Spooky Spook himself in this poetically written book.Trick or TreatWho doesn’t love Halloween and getting candy? Embark on the Halloween holiday and all the reasons we love it in this story!What to Be for HalloweenWhat to be for Halloween isn’t always an easy decision. Discover what the young penguin in this story decides “to be, -or not to be” (in the words of Shakespeare).Wicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live ByIn this story monsters pass on their words of wisdom and monster teachings. Discover how their wittiness relates to you.Cat for HireIf your child likes Halloween or scary character themes, this may be a favorite. When a witches’ cat is attacked by her neighbor’s dog, she must hire a new cat. Discover who she will hire and discover what becomes of her neighbor’s dog?Beastly’s Greatest FearEver wonder what a beast or monster would have to fear? Well this book can answer that question. One’s perception of others is a mirror.Alienation of the Alien NationAs the title would suggest, this is a story about how a boy resolves not to make the visiting aliens feel alienated. A great play on words and a great story to instill the idea of being all encompassing or accepting of others despite their differences!Halloween HappyA composite of 3 books: The Frightfully Good Night before Halloween, The Hauntingly Horrific 12 Days of Halloween, & Trick Or Treat, for the little Halloween or horror-humor lover in your life.Website: http://maryannesbookshelf.com/childrens-corner/

The Bunny With No MoneyComes just in time for Easter, about an Easter Bunny who has no money to purchase Easter eggs. He must come up with a solution. This is a great book for parents who want to introduce their kids to finances early on and will get them familiar with different concepts. It is a book of about 30 pages plus that showcases technology and banking concepts and incorporates the following vocabulary enhancing words: money, Easter, zero balance, formulate, negotiation, pecking order, head honcho, promissory note, loan, dilemma, bartering, exchange, squash, agreement, contract, abundance, cozier, ecstatic, experience, prepped, completion, hospitality, vice versa, celebration, and worth.The images are colorful and interesting, compiled from a plethora of graphic artists for visual diversity. If your child loves Easter themed books incorporating Easter Bunnies, chickens, roosters, hens, and Easter eggs, be sure to check out other theme related titles by author M.D. Johnson: The Day the Easter Bunny Caught the Flu, The Rotten Easter Egg. Easter comes but once a year.I have to get eggs to celebrateEaster andMake kids cheer.WHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK?Easter and wanting to introduce kids early on to financial matters.WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?The concept. What word rhymes better with Bunny than Money. It may seem a bit much to some parents introducing the concepts of banks, loans, contracts, promissory notes and bartering early on, but if our children’s minds from infancy to the age of 6 are like sponges, -why not? WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?A better understanding of financial matters and an introduction to some of the concepts. WHAT CHILDREN’S BOOKS INSPIRED YOU?“Dr. Seuss”, “Santa’s Underwear”, “Pete the Cat”, “The Bad Seed”, “Bad Kitty”, “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear?”, “The Day the Crayons Quit”, “Grumpy Monkey”, “Dragons Love Tacos”, “I Need a New Butt”, “The Wonkey Donkey”, “Giraffes Can’t Dance”, “Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll”, “Splat the Cat”, “Frog & Toad”, “The Berenstain Bears”…WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF YOUR E-BOOKS?HumorFolktales/ FairytalesGraphic NovelsHolidays & CelebrationsFantasyScary StoriesGrowing Up & Facts of LifeEarly LearningEducationNatureFinancePlease note all children’s books are written to enhance your child’s vocabulary. Advanced words should render the question, “What does that mean?” from your daughter or son. Images in books come from a multitude of graphic artists and photographers to add graphic diversity. Ages for children’s books range from 3 years of age to adult age, or grown-ups who are children at heart. Each story told offers a moral or bit of wisdom and is often told in poetic fashion. The benefits of reading for children are many, and in support of this I’d like to showcase e-books for you and your child, whether they are an ardent reader or young enough to be read to, it’s important you or they do. If there are any children’s books you’d like to see written, especially for your child, please let me know. More children’s books are coming soon. If you enjoy this title, be sure to check out the authors other 60 plus book hits, and be sure to leave a review.ABOUT THE AUTHORM.D. Johnson is a poet, playwright, author, and blogger. She has a BA in English and a Masters of Management in Business. She currently resides in San Diego, CA, though a southerner. She’s a mother and wife who enjoys crafting, writing and gritty, action packed movies and TV series.WEBSITE: http://maryannesbookshelf.com

Spookyville is a children’s book comprised of 33 pages just in time for Halloween. It’s about all the wonderful sights one can see in Spookyville to commemorate why we love Halloween! It features the following vocabulary enhancing words:DepthsThrilling Adventure JourneyProximitySpectaclesBasking Creepily Trespassing ProwlingStalking SinisterHorrific Rotted Wise HeadlessWHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK? My love of Halloween and wanting to showcase the magic and spirit of Halloween!WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?I like the details in the pictures showcased in this book, such as the image on the Zombies’ shirt and the cupcakes at Dracula, Frankenstein’s and Mr. Mummy’s picnic to name a few…WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?The Halloween spirit…WHAT CHILDREN’S BOOKS INSPIRED YOU?“Room On The Broom”, “Dr. Seuss”, “Santa’s Underwear”, “Pete the Cat”, “The Bad Seed”, “Bad Kitty”, “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear?”, “The Day the Crayons Quit”, “Grumpy Monkey”, “Dragons Love Tacos”, “I Need a New Butt”, “The Wonkey Donkey”, “Giraffes Can’t Dance”, “Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll”, “Splat the Cat”, The Berenstain Bears Book Series, “Garfield”…WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF YOUR E-BOOKS?HalloweenAnimalsAction & AdventureHumorFolktales/ FairytalesComicsGraphic NovelsHolidays & CelebrationsChristmasThanksgivingValentine’s DayEasterGeography & CultureFantasyScary StoriesGrowing Up & Facts of LifeEarly LearningEducationNaturePlease note all children’s books are written to enhance your child’s vocabulary. Advanced words should render the question, “What does that mean?” from your daughter or son. Images in books come from a multitude of graphic artists and photographers to add graphic diversity. Ages for children’s books range from 3 years of age to adult age, or grown-ups who are children at heart. Each story told offers a moral or bit of wisdom and is often told in poetic fashion. The benefits of reading for children are many, and in support of this I’d like to showcase e-books for you and your child, whether they are an ardent reader or young enough to be read to, it’s important you or they do. If there are any children’s books you’d like to see written, especially for your child, please let me know. More children’s books are coming soon. If you enjoy this title, be sure to check out the authors other 60 plus book hits, and be sure to leave a review.ABOUT THE AUTHORM.D. Johnson is a poet, playwright, author, and blogger. She has a BA in English and a Masters of Management in Business. She currently resides in San Diego, CA, though a southerner. She’s a mother and wife who enjoys crafting, writing and gritty, action packed movies and TV series.WEBSITE: http://maryannesbookshelf.comBOOK TRAILER: https://youtu.be/vmkI1syBYNo