Books with author Rebecca L. Johnson

Join the dragonfly dance with Dylan as he embarks on his life-changing adventure as a dragonfly! Readers will be fascinated by Dylan’s transformation from an egg, to a nymph, to a beautiful, colorful dragonfly. This book combines fact and fiction as Dylan’s life cycle unfolds from page to page. Readers will learn the differences between where nymphs and dragonflies live, what they eat, and how they act. The text is relatable and engaging, addressing important elementary life sciences curricula. Vivid visuals and a life cycle diagram make this dragonfly adventure come alive.

What’s that buzzing by? It’s Mia the mosquito, and she’s about to take readers along on the mosquito metamorphosis from egg to a full-grown flyer. Readers will follow Mia as she gives tips and tricks to young mosquitos as they start life in the water, grow from a larva to a pupa, and finally emerge as a long-legged mosquito. This book introduces readers to the concept of life cycles and ecosystems through engaging, age-appropriate text. Even the most reluctant readers will be hooked by the brilliant images, funny tricks, and easy-to-read diagram. Mia’s story of growth and transformation invites readers to deepen their understanding of life science topics while learning fun facts about this pesky pest.

Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! We're off on a school camp to the rainforest. Chelsea, Maisy and I are excited about all the different animals we might spot on our nature walks and torchlight treks. Chelsea is NOT excited about the creepy crawlies we might find, but I know that vets have to be brave. I've brought my vet kit along just in case we find any rainforest animals in need of help...

Cleo, a Bassett hound, knows what it is like to be lost and alone. She has finally found a loving home and her very own “Clean Ears” bowl. But one day she becomes so engrossed in following a deer trail on the family walk, that she is unable to find her way back to her loving family. As she tries to return home, she is picked up by a well-meaning stranger who inadvertently takes her even farther from her home. Now Cleo must find her way back to the home she loves, through harsh and unforgiving terrain. Along the way, Cleo will once again encounter the obstacles and pitfalls of her former life on the road, and in the process, cherish all the more the family and home that she left behind. Inspired by the actual experiences of author Rebecca Johnson and the sudden loss of her beloved rescued Basset Hound, Cleo, “Gone: Cleo’s Misadventure” is a fictional, sometimes tearful, and often humorous recounting of Cleo’s days on the road, told from Cleo’s point of view.

How does a parent explain senseless mass violence to a child who is just old enough to be aware that the world has become an unpredictable and frightening place? Kindness In A Scary World is a story about a family that watches news coverage of a terrorist attack and the family's reaction to the event. The child questions why the attack happened and whether their family is safe. The parents honestly answer their child's many questions about the attack and help reduce their child's fear by focusing on positive ways the child can contribute to society. This ground-breaking first in children's literature is a must-have for anyone with young children in their lives, written by a therapist who has focused on healing traumatized children and families for two decades.

Readers will follow Sophie the silkworm as she spins the story of her magnificent metamorphosis. Sophie’s character is at once whimsical and relatable, sparking readers’ interest about her life cycle and role in her ecosystem. Information-rich text and accessible language introduce readers to a silkworm’s life stages, as corresponding photographs help readers visualize the process. Readers will delight in Sophie’s story of trying to prove how important her silk really is, while learning important facts about a silkworm’s habitat, anatomy, and uses. This volume supports elementary life science curricula in a fun and fascinating way.