Most Popular Books by Kelly Johnson

Abby the Ant is no ordinary antwhile her colony stays busy building tunnels and foraging, Abby dreams of touching the sky. Inspired by the birds she watches from the meadow, she dares to imagine something no ant has ever done before: fly. Fueled by determination and wonder, Abby sketches blueprints and gathers materialsbanana peels, paperclips, walnut shellsto build a tiny airplane of her own design. Despite the doubts and challenges she faces, Abbys creativity and courage lead her to assemble a flying machine that reflects not only her ingenuity but also the beauty of dreaming big. With heart and hope, Abby proves that even the smallest creatures can reach great heights.

In a peaceful meadow, shy and soft-spoken Quincy the Quail dreams of finding courage in his own gentle way, unlike the loud and bold birds around him. One morning, a mysterious whispering wind calls him toward the forest, promising a hidden treasure that might help him discover his quiet strength. Packing only a few small, meaningful items, Quincy sets off on a gentle journey filled with wonder and new friendships, like Freddy the Frog, who helps him navigate the tricky marshlands. Through his calm courage and thoughtful steps, Quincy learns that bravery doesnt have to be loudit can be found in quiet moments and steady hearts.

The Wild Hare''s Curse follows the eerie birth of Elric in the secluded village of Bramblehollow, a place steeped in ancient superstitions and shadowed by a curse. On the night of his birth, a rare blood-red moon casts an ominous glow over the village, signaling the return of an ancient, forgotten power. The villagers, already haunted by whispers of a vanished goddess, believe Elrics arrival is no mere coincidence. His mother dies in childbirth, and the infant bears a mysterious marka leaping hareon his chest, which changes color based on his emotions. As Elric grows, the village is torn between fearing the child as a harbinger of doom or seeing him as the reincarnation of the lost goddess. The curse that shadows his existence threatens to unravel the very fabric of Bramblehollow, leaving the villagers to grapple with the unsettling truth that Elric may be the key to an ancient force both sacred and terrifying.

Pictures and a simple rhyme celebrate babies, from their tiny toes to their round cheeks.

Freddy the Frogs Leapfrog Race tells the heartwarming story of Freddy, a shy but determined frog who learns about an exciting upcoming race that invites all jungle animals to compete by leaping far and fast. Encouraged by his friends Millie the Monkey and Benny the Bird, Freddy embarks on a journey of training and self-discovery, overcoming doubts and challenges as he prepares for the big day. Along the way, Freddy discovers that the true spirit of the race is not just about winning, but about friendship, courage, and the joy of trying ones best. With the support of his friends and the vibrant jungle community cheering him on, Freddys leapfrog adventure becomes a celebration of hope, growth, and the magic found in every small jump forward.

Benny the Bear wakes to a bright, golden morning in his cozy forest den, listening to the cheerful river that separates him from the lively meadow where his friends play. Though he loves his peaceful home, he feels a deep longing to join the laughter and fun on the other side of the rushing water. Watching the rabbits, squirrels, and birds enjoying the sunshine, Benny dreams of a way to cross the riverand suddenly, an idea sparks in his mind: he will build a bridge. His imagination comes alive as he envisions a strong, beautiful bridge made of logs and vines, built with the help of his clever forest friends. In his heart, the river transforms from an obstacle into an opportunity, and Bennys determination grows stronger. With courage and creativity, he decides that today is the day his dream will beginone log, one vine, and one brave step at a time.

The story The Red Robin Builds a Nest follows a young red robin named Annie as she embraces the arrival of spring with hope and determination. Awakening to the vibrant forest filled with new life, Annie feels a deep calling to build a safe and cozy nest for her future eggs. Through careful exploration, she searches the forest for the perfect locationone sheltered, strong, and comfortablebefore gathering a thoughtful collection of twigs, grass, moss, and feathers to create a warm sanctuary. Along the way, she learns from friendly forest neighbors about the importance of patience, care, and respect for nature. With her heart full of hope and her wings ready, Annie embarks on this tender journey to build a loving home that will nurture new beginnings and the promise of family.

Mabel the Moose discovers the joy of creating music in her forest home, using her hooves, antlers, and surroundings to craft playful rhythms that blend with the natural sounds around her. Excited by this discovery, she shares her passion with friendsBenny the Beaver, Clara the Chipmunk, and Ollie the Owlwho each contribute their own unique sounds and rhythms, turning the forest into a lively, collaborative orchestra. Through experimentation, patience, and teamwork, Mabel and her friends learn that music is not just about notes, but about connection, harmony, and the joy of sharing creativity, transforming the forest into a space alive with rhythm, laughter, and possibility.

In a serene coastal world filled with wonder, Sammy the Seals radiant smile captivates every creature along the shore, from curious crows to shy hedgehogs. But this isnt just any smileit glows with a mysterious, joyful magic that uplifts all who see it. When his friends become intrigued by the source of such happiness, Sammy invites them on a heartfelt journey to a secret covea peaceful sanctuary where the waves whisper stories and the sea sparkles with hope. Through breathtaking landscapes, gentle friendships, and the quiet strength found in nature, the animals discover that true joy doesnt come from perfect days, but from holding onto warmth, memories, and connectioneven when times are hard. Sammys secret, it turns out, isnt magic at allits the quiet resilience of a heart full of love.

"How many times have you heard ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ . . . In this text, Lapp, Wolsey, Wood, and Johnson make a vital connection between reading words and the role of graphics. They demonstrate how teachers and students can blend the two such that great learning occurs in every classroom, every day." —DOUGLAS FISHER Coauthor of Rigorous Reading Imagine you are a fourth grader, reading about our solar system for the first time. Or you’re a high school student, asked to compare survival in Suzanne Collin’s The Hunger Games and Elie Wiesel’s Night. Reading complex texts of any kind is arduous, and now more than ever, students are being asked to do highly advanced thinking, talking, and writing around their reading. If only there were ingenious new power tools that could give students the space to tease apart complex ideas in order to comprehend and to weld their understandings into a new whole. Good news: such tools exist. In the two volumes, Mining Complex Texts, Grades 2-5 and 6-12, a formidable author team shares fresh ways to use the best digital and print graphic organizers in whole-class, small-group, and independent learning. Big believers of the gradual release method, the authors roll out dozens of examples of dynamic lessons and collaborative work across the content areas so that we see the process of using these visual tools to: Help students read, reread, and take notes on a text Promote students’ oral sharing of information and their ideas Elevate organized note-making from complex text(s) Scaffold students’ narrative and informational writing Move students to independent thinking as they learn to create their own organizing and note-taking systems Gone are the days of fill-‘em-in and forget-‘em graphic organizers. With these two volumes, teachers and professional development leaders have a unified vision of how to use these tools to meet the demands of an information-saturated world, one in which students need to be able to sift, sort, synthesize, and apply knowledge with alacrity and skill.

Penny the Parakeet dreams of transforming her forest into a magical, colorful paradise by painting flower petals in shades no one has ever seen. With encouragement and guidance from her friendsSqueaky the squirrel, Bella the butterfly, and Toby the turtleshe gathers supplies, learns patience, and takes her first brushstrokes, discovering that mistakes can be beautiful and unexpected. As she experiments with mixing colors, exploring textures, and embracing creative risks, Pennys confidence and artistic skills grow, and the forest comes alive with vibrant, unique petals, each one a testament to her imagination, perseverance, and joy in the process of creating. By the end, Penny realizes that the adventure of painting is just as magical as the colors themselves, and her artistic journey has only just begun.

Jack Canfield is a master motivator, world-renowned teacher, and bestselling author of The Success Principles. In his latest book, Success Affirmations, he helps readers break through to new levels of passion, purpose, and prosperity with 52 affirmations and time-tested wisdom. In our 24/7 world, where we move at warp speed, sometimes we let life happen to us instead of taking control of our direction. Other times, we suffer from information overload, and we fail to consciously control our positive thoughts, and we allow negativity to take over. For those who want to rise above, to get unstuck, or to catapult to a new level success, Jack Canfield will show you how positive affirmations can transform your life in extraordinary ways. Canfield, with the help of esteemed coauthors Kelly Johnson and Ram Ganglani, explains what positive affirmations are (and what they are not), why they are so effective, and how to effortlessly integrate their practice into your life. Pulling the most effective tenets from his bestselling book The Success Principles, Canfield covers all areas of life, from financial prosperity and creative pursuits to your career and positive relationships. Success Affirmations reveals: How to avoid letting life just happen to you, and how to proactively go after your dreams How to use the power of deliberate thought to create the reality you want How to identify your true passions and purpose to direct your affirmations to concrete goals, not nebulous ideas or someone else''s vision How to harness positive energy to attract what you want in your life through the Law of Attraction How to unplug from technology and plug into your true source of energy And much more!

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV) God has made us brave, not fearful beings. In a forty-day devotional format, author and blogger Kelly Johnson invites you to consider a new way of thinking about what it means to be brave and challenges you to seek a greater intimacy with God and the people God has placed in your life. Through Scripture, stories, prayers, and thought-provoking questions, you will recognize the seeds of divinely inspired bravery and learn the strength found in community. Using letters of the word brave as a guide, Being Brave highlights what God’s Word has to say about the characteristics of bravery: Bold, Resilient, Authentic, Vulnerable, and Engaged and Empowered by the Spirit. Banish the fear that holds you back. You are a brave soldier!

This book investigates the causes and consequences of image-based sexual abuse in a digital era. Image-based sexual abuse refers to the taking or sharing of nude or sexual photographs or videos of another person without their consent. It includes a diversity of behaviours beyond that of "revenge porn", such as the secret trading of nude or sexual images online; "upskirting", "downblousing" and other "creepshots"; blackmail or "sextortion" scams; the use of artificial intelligence to construct "deepfake" pornographic videos; threats to distribute photographs and videos without consent; and the taking or sharing of sexual assault imagery. This book investigates the pervasiveness and experiences of these harms, as well as the raft of legal and non-legal measures that have been introduced to better respond to and prevent image-based sexual abuse. The book draws on groundbreaking empirical research, including surveys in three countries with over 6,000 respondents and over 100 victim-survivor and stakeholder interviews. Guided by theoretical frameworks from gender studies, sociology, criminology, law and psychology, the authors argue that image-based sexual abuse is more commonly perpetrated by men than women, and that perpetration is higher among some groups, including younger and sexuality minority men. Although the motivations of perpetrators vary, a dominant theme to emerge was that of power and control. The gendered nature of the abuse means that it is best understood as a "continuum of sexual violence" because victim-survivors often experience it as part of a broader pattern of gendered harassment, violence and abuse. Written in a clear and direct style, this book will appeal to students and scholars of criminology, sociology, law and psychology. Image-based Sexual Abuse is also an essential resource for activists, legal and policy practitioners, technology companies and victim-survivors seeking to understand the deeply complex nature of intimate-image sharing in a digital era.

In Poppy the Panda Paints the Sky, Poppy dreams of coloring the sky with dazzling swirls and sets out to make her dream come true. Though reaching the sky proves difficult, her forest friends help her build a towering ladder, and together they turn the clouds into a canvas. Through sunsets, storms, and setbacks, Poppy paints with heart and hope, transforming the sky into a joyful masterpiece that enchants animals near and far. In the end, Poppy learns that with creativity, courage, and friends by your side, even the wildest dreams can light up the world.

Zephyr, a young sky serpent with shimmering azure scales, awakens on the floating isles of Aerithia, filled with both wonder and doubt about his first real flight. Guided by the gentle whispers of the wind and the encouraging words of a tiny wind sprite, he overcomes his fear and experiences the exhilaration of soaring freely above the clouds, discovering the joy and boundless possibilities of the sky. Soon after, he faces a new challenge at the vibrant Cloud Festival, where creatures from across Aerithia perform dazzling aerial feats. Nervous about his inexperience, Zephyr meets Nimbus, a playful silver-furred guide, who teaches him that the festival celebrates courage and heart, not perfection. Encouraged, Zephyr begins to trust the winds and himself, ready to embrace both the thrill of flight and the adventures that await him among the clouds.

In Danny the Dog Digs for Dinosaurs, Danny is a curious and adventurous pup whose love for digging leads to an extraordinary discoverya mysterious bone that might just be from a real dinosaur. With his clever and imaginative friend Penny the Parrot, Danny sets off on a fossil-finding expedition in his backyard that quickly transforms into a thrilling prehistoric adventure. Armed with makeshift tools, snacks, and a big imagination, the duo carefully investigates the clues beneath the soil, uncovering potential fossils and learning the value of patience, teamwork, and wonder. As they explore deeper into Barkwood Forest and find the perfect dig site, their bond grows stronger and their excitement builds, proving that sometimes the greatest discoveries come not just from whats buried in the earth, but from the joy of shared adventure and the magic of believing in something big.

Nina, a young narwhal living beneath the Arctic Ocean, dreams of exploring beyond the familiar icy waters where her pod swims in harmony. Though she feels safe and loved in her tight-knit family, the distant stars above and the tales of the vast northern seas ignite a sense of adventure within her. Her spiraled tusk, still growing, symbolizes her potential, and the allure of the northern lights and uncharted waters beckon her. Despite warnings from her mother about the dangers of the unknown, Ninas curiosity and longing to understand more of the world grow stronger. One day, Nina makes the decision to leave her pod and venture into the northern waters, ready to discover what lies beyond the comfort of home. The stars above shine brighter than ever, and for the first time, Nina feels the thrill of true freedom.