Books with author Dave Johnson

West Country Schoolboy and amateur inventor James Lightwater is compelled to continue on his secret quest to save the world from an alliance of treacherous super humans and their evil alien masters. But on this mission the danger not only confronts him in exotic places and time periods, but threatens his family and friends at home! But James now has less than a week left to complete his mission - to get the twelve sacred zodiac crystals of ancient Atlantis and destroy their power before the aliens get them first and use them to take over the world. "Destiny and Destruction" continues the quest, with James and his allies Talon, Max and Davius travelling through time to get the Aries crystal before the aliens do. Can they get the fire sign crystal before it causes a terrible eruption, or even worse will James succumb to its sinister influence?

The earth has a secret past, lost in the mystery of ancient Atlantis. 12-year-old James Lightwater has discovered he's a direct descendent of that time, with super powers - destined to save the earth from destruction! His quest continues to find twelve sacred zodiac crystals before alien powers can get their hands on them. Travelling through time, with some unlikely companions and some evil opponents, James comes close to being tricked into disastrously changing the course of history! But with nearly all the crystals under his belt, there is one final battle to be fought, and his family to save as well! Only now, at the end of the quest are all the secrets revealed. But is it too late to prevent disaster?

If You Give a Heart a RainbowIs a poetic children’s picture book of about 25 pages, just in time for Valentine’s day. The images are colorful and interesting, compiled from a plethora of graphic artists for visual diversity. Vocabulary enhancing words showcased in the book include: brighter, unicorns, leprechauns, harmony, strike, fairies, elves, flourish and float.A quick and easy read to get you and your young one in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. If you enjoyed this book be sure to check out other Valentine’s Day themed books by author M.D. Johnson to include: The Lost Heart, A Girl’s Guide to Love, The Love Cooties, I Love You More, The Runaway Heart, The Day Cupid Lost His Arrows, The Funny Valentine, Seas of Love, & The Heart Knows.If you give a heart a rainbowit will make it glow brighter than the sunWHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK?The whimsicalness and magic of Valentine’s day…WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?I like the concept and the metaphor, and page # 13 WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?To spread sunshine and love, -to give your heart a rainbow… 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?AnimalsHumorFolktales/ FairytalesGraphic NovelsHolidays & CelebrationsFantasyGrowing 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.com

Life was never easy for twelve-year-old amateur inventor James Lightwater, what with his feuding family and acres of schoolwork. But that is nothing compared to the secret quest he has been thrown into. Compelled to travel through time and space in a desperate effort to save the Earth from being overrun by a conspiracy of evil superhumans and their alien masters. But James has only a week left to complete his mission - to get the twelve sacred zodiac crystals of ancient Atlantis and destroy their power before the aliens get them first and use them to take over the world.

The Crazy Cat LadyTold poetically, learn interesting cat facts and count all the cats you find in this book just for fun. A book of about 30 pages, with illustrations from multiple graphic artists, with a cat showcased on every page, cat lovers can’t resist this book! Vocabulary enhancing words include: calico, felines, stalk, prowl, leap, sly, frisky, personalities, meek, cuisine, nibbles, lasers, Bastet, famed, peculiar, inspiration, creatures, phenomenal, diverse, vocal, survival, extraordinary, percent, navigate, exotic, seniors, energetic, eerie, excitable, enthralled, remarkable, and strays.Furry, striped, calico felinesBlack as night and creepy likeBig and small, plump and tallThey come in all shapes and sizesAnd I love them all! BOOK TRAILER: https://youtu.be/NX5UiYp40aUWHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK?My love of Cats!WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?I love that the book is told poetically and depicts factual information about cats and is a bit comical too!WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?That cats are phenomenal and intriguing animals!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”, The Berenstain Bears Book Series, “Garfield”…WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF YOUR E-BOOKs?AnimalsAction & AdventureHumorFolktales/ FairytalesComicsGraphic NovelsHolidays & CelebrationsGeography & CultureFantasyScary StoriesGrowing Up & Facts of LifeEarly LearningEducationNature Please 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

Henry wants to climb a mountain, and nothing is going to stop him. Then Sam, the tax collector, puts him in jail for not paying his taxes. Henry refuses to pay to a state that allows slavery. But being locked up doesn’t stop Henry. He still gets to splash in rivers, swing from trees, and meet a stranger. This bear, modeled on the real Henry David Thoreau, roams free.

Santa’s Guide to Not Being Naughty, But Nice is a short and sweet guide, or advice book for children about ways in which one can get on Santa’s Nice List. Sure to get you and your young reader into the Christmas spirit, as it showcases Christmas themed art from diverse graphic artists. A book of about 25 pages, this book features the following vocabulary enhancing words: undoubtedly, redeem, obey, lecturing, polite, participate, chores, enemies, opposed and therefore. A great book to get your child headed in the right direction, from being naughty to being nice…It is undoubtedly truethat Santa checks his list twiceto see who’s been naughtyand who’s been niceBOOK TRAILER: https://youtu.be/mJgq8eK8CKAWHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK?Santa Claus of course and how best to get on his not so naughty list.WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?The advice, the lessons, -something I think kids and parents can relate to. But no worries, it’s short and sweet and not too preachy, so it shouldn’t read like a lecture.WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?To do the right thing. Santa’s always watching.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, Santa, BehaviorPlease 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

On No-Man Farm, Orvie rules. What makes that lazy pig the farmer? Orvie can walk on two legs. And that makes him better than all the other animals. All except Duck. “I have two legs, Orvie. Can I be the farmer now?” she asks.“You’re too little, Duck,” says Orvie. “You can’t do BIG work.” “I can do BIG work!” Duck says. More like BIG MISCHIEF! Award-winning author and illustrator D. B. Johnson adds a lively new chapter to George Orwell’s classic Animal Farm. This time, a duck brings a joyful transformation to the farm—and to Orvie! In this picture book, as well as the ones he has written about Henry David Thoreau, D. B. Johnson continues, with simplicity and humor, to draw children to the complex ideas in great works of literature.

Henry wants to climb a mountain, and nothing is going to stop him. Then Sam, the tax collector, puts him in jail for not paying his taxes. Henry refuses to pay to a state that allows slavery. But being locked up doesn’t stop Henry. He still gets to splash in rivers, swing from trees, and meet a stranger. This bear, modeled on the real Henry David Thoreau, roams free.

The Day Cupid Lost His ArrowsIs a story of theft, love and romance, both humorous and witty, just in time for Valentine’s Day, with a moral about thievery and how it can blow up in one’s face, starring a couple of foxes, Cupid and a skunk. A book of about 50 pages, vocabulary enhancing words showcased in this book include: frantic, panic, quandary, solicit, diagonal, displayed, claimed, heartless, distant, sly, lapse, evade, inquired, pouted, witnessed, crush, figured, borrow, guilty, hesitation, rascal, distraught, funky, reverse, karma, shrugged, irreversible, gloom, disbelief, patience, smitten, eagerly, romance, compliment, competition, jealous, woo, swooped, irresistible, distraction, overwhelming, affection, guru, advice, property, foul and advise.The images are colorful and interesting, compiled from a plethora of graphic artists for visual diversity. If you enjoyed this book be sure to check out other Valentine’s Day themed books by author M.D. Johnson to include: The Lost Heart, The Love Cooties, A Girl’s Guide to Love, If You Give a Heart a Rainbow, I Love You More, The Runaway Heart, The Funny Valentine, Seas of Love, & The Heart Knows.The day Cupid lost his arrowsHe went into a frantic panic“Oh dear, where ever did I lose them?Where could they possibly be?”was his quandary. WHAT INSPIRED THIS BOOK?The whole idea of a winged angel shooting arrows to make people fall in love, in short, -Cupid.WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK?The moral about thievery and stealing…WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS WILL TAKE AWAY?I hope to make them giggle a little.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?AnimalsHumorFolktales/ FairytalesGraphic NovelsHolidays & CelebrationsFantasyGrowing 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.com

Spooky Spook's Big Scare is a great Halloween oriented story for kids, just in time for the holiday. Be sure to check out other children's books by author M.D. Johnson, to include:Alienation of the Alien NationBeastly’s Greatest FearBuddha’s GardenBug CityCat for HireThe Love CootiesBeautiful DreamerA Penny for Your ThoughtsInteresting Facts About Polar BearsThe Potty MouthThe Potato Who Dared to Be MoreWicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live ByThe Case of the Fallen Candy CaneTeddy-ku: Teddy Bear HaikuJive Turkey’s 12 Dishes of ThanksgivingAnd many more...