JOHNNY LOVES THE LIBRARY: BASED ON A TRUE STORY

by Priebe Melinda, Priebe Melinda (Illustrator)

Overview

Introducing "Johnny Loves the Library," the enchanting children's book that will capture your child's heart and nurture their love for reading. Written by renowned author Melinda Priebe, this delightful tale takes young readers on an unforgettable journey filled with courage, friendship, and the importance of finding comfort in unexpected places.

Johnny loves going to the library with his mommy. He can do so many fun things! But one day, Johnny got lost, and he didn't know where his mommy was. Thankfully, she had taught him how to find a safe place to go in an emergency. This is an essential book on basic safety which needs to be shared with a child as soon as they can understand it. Johnny Loves the Library teaches children what to do if they are ever separated from their parent or the adult they are with. It also helps spark and increases the love of books and the ability to experience the library's benefits.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331435950
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	07/20/2024
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Melinda Priebe is an author and artist who lives in South Bend, Indiana, with her supportive, loving husband. Even as a young child, Melinda allowed her imagination to soar and suddenly had story ideas. She then shared them with anyone who would listen.

Melinda Priebe has written and illustrated two children‘s books, Johnny Loves the Library and A Walk Through the Zoo. Melinda‘s aunt Joanna Starner illustrated the third book she wrote, The Dreamer That Could. Melinda is currently redoing her memoir called My Inner Studio.

My Inner Studio tells the story of how Melinda miraculously regained her art and writing talent after she lost much of her cognitive function due to a traumatic brain. She shares that she has healed from other traumas and has found healing and closure after the death of her thirteen-year-old daughter. In addition, she gives wise advice to other authors who are starting out. Much of her advice comes from what she has learned the hard way. As a result, she had to redo some of her books, which was somewhat embarrassing. Even so, it was well worth her time and effort.

Surprisingly, Melinda does all her art and writing while working full-time at a retail store and being a wife, mom, and grandma. She also goes to church, spends time with friends, and takes care of their parakeet, an eighteen-year-old cat, a rescued German shepherd, and a water turtle she has had for thirty-five years. In her free time, she likes walking in the park, taking nature photos, and collecting shells and rocks at the beach. She also makes jewelry, much of it from the rocks and shells she collects or buys.

Melinda’s mission is to bring hope to others through her writing and artwork, and she has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. Contact Melinda if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions or want to say hello. She would be more than happy to hear from you. You can reach her at her website and see more of her work, including her prints, art, books, and jewelry, at www.melindapriebe.com.