Books with author Shelley Johannes

In book two of the delightfully energetic Beatrice Zinker series, Operation Upside is finally in full swing! But when Beatrice's over-enthusiasm lands Mrs Tamarack with a Strictest Certificate, the team has to hold off on any new missions to avoid suspicion. Lying low is not exactly Beatrice's strong suit, especially when she sees someone who desperately needs to be recognised. But when the certificate meant for him falls into the wrong hands, Beatrice and Lenny must find a way to widen their circle once again to save Operation Upside, and themselves, from trouble.

Follow Cutie Browne and her little West Highland Terrier puppy, Patrick, as they discover the magic of a pumpkin seed! Cutie Browne is a charming little girl who, with the help of Patrick, loves to try new things. In Cutie's latest book, Cutie Browne plants a BIG patch of fun, this adorable little girl learns that there is magic in the little white things floating around in the squishy pumpkin-muck inside pumpkins ... they are pumpkin seeds! Armed with this knowledge, Cutie is determined to grow the biggest, best-est pumpkin ... ever! Cutie enlists the help of Patrick to dig holes and water seeds. For this help Patrick is lovingly rewarded with lots and lots of hot dog treats. The story of Cutie's love of pumpkins is humorously told while Cutie also inspires her young readers to follow whatever they are passionate about! Does Cutie grow a BIG pumpkin? Cutie even exceeds her own expectations in this adventure as she, and Patrick, grow not just one pumpkin but a BIG patch of fun!

How do you react when you or your friend is mistreated by a peer? Do you speak up or do you stand by? Learn what Wendy does when two classmates treat her disrespectfully and how she teaches one of them not to be a bystander. It's Time to Stand Up and Speak Up! For Yourself and Others will demonstrate to readers how to deal with difficult bullying situations in a respectful and safe manner.

Having a new stepbrother can be fun and exciting, but it can also be challenging at times. When James and Roberto move into their new house, they have to learn to get along. After several incidents, their father teaches them a valuable lesson which leads to creating their family mission. Brick by Brick: Building Our Family's Mission will help all "new" families with their initial transition into "one family." 2015 Mother's Choice Award, Gold, Children's Picture Books - Family Matters2014 Purple Dragonfly Award

More Feelings Only I Know is a picture book for children (3-10) and parents to read together. The book contains a Special Parental Guide with valuable tips and suggestions on handling divorce. The first book in the series, Feelings Only I Know, talks about divorce in a comforting way children can understand. More Feelings Only I Know provides additional help when families experience greater conflict before, during, or after divorce. BOTH BOOKS: Help parents broach sensitive subjects. Help dispel fears and concerns that most commonly affect young children. Help draw out negative emotions children may be bottling up inside. Make divorce and its accompanying changes more positive. Provide role models for both parents and children.

In book two of the delightfully energetic Beatrice Zinker series, Operation Upside is finally in full swing! But when Beatrice's over-enthusiasm lands Mrs Tamarack with a Strictest Certificate, the team has to hold off on any new missions to avoid suspicion. Lying low is not exactly Beatrice's strong suit, especially when she sees someone who desperately needs to be recognised. But when the certificate meant for him falls into the wrong hands, Beatrice and Lenny must find a way to widen their circle once again to save Operation Upside, and themselves, from trouble.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Beatrice does her best thinking upside down. Hanging from trees by her knees, doing handstands . . . for Beatrice Zinker, upside down works every time. She was definitely upside down when she and her best friend, Lenny, agreed to wear matching ninja suits on the first day of third grade. But when Beatrice shows up at school dressed in black, Lenny arrives with a cool new outfit and a cool new friend. Even worse, she seems to have forgotten all about the top-secret operation they planned! Can Beatrice use her topsy-turvy way of thinking to save the mission, mend their friendship and flip things sunny-side up?