Bøger af Jill Ammon Vanderwood

The dogcatcher returns for Grandma Emma's dog Domino, or is it the rug he's after? Grandma and ten-year-old Alyssa follow Domino through the rug, back to Wishville where all wishes are granted. Domino outsmarts the dogcatcher, and makes sure things don't turn out well for a bank robber with a bag full of money. Alyssa falls into the nest of a strange bird, and Grandma's most embarrassing moment is broadcast on national television. Rub your return token and come to Wishville for more fun adventures and magical mishaps. Follow That Dog is a winning recipe for fun.

These days, there's a lot of talk about living green, but does anyone actually do it? In What's It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live, you'll learn how other kids live green, along with tips as simple as putting on a sweater rather than turning up the heat. You'll see how kids like you can make a difference. Read about a teenage girl who learned to drive with a car fueled by used cooking grease. Learn about a boy who raised funds to build his first well to provide clean water for a whole village when he was only seven years old. You will learn simple ways to help the environment, help others, and even earn some money. For Ages 9 and up--Printed on 30% Post Consumer Paper

Follow that Dog is the hilarious second book in the Through the Rug series, where Grandma's magical mishaps turn into even more adventures with her colorful dog Domino and granddaughter, Alyssa. When the dogcatcher tries to snag Domino, it quickly becomes clear that it might be the magical rug he's after. Alyssa and Grandma Emma follow Domino through the rug back to Wishville, where he tries to outsmart the dogcatcher without getting caught. Things don't go as planned, however, and before they know it, they've got more than the dogcatcher to worry about--they're in the path of a bank robber! With Domino busy taking care of that sticky situation, Alyssa finally gets her wish to become a singer, but arrives on stage just before curtain time without a drummer, and Grandma demonstrates her talents in a cooking competition, but accidentally starts the auditorium on fire! Can magic and wishes bring them all back together safely or is this the end of their exciting adventures in Wishville? Through the Rug 2: Follow that Dog, tenth anniversary edition, continues the magic for a whole new generation!

Grandma Emma signed up for cooking school not realizing that she was actually learning to perform magic---but she's not very good at it yet. Grandma accidentally turns her black and white dog, Domino, pink and green, and when she tries a recipe to add more days in the week, the magic formula expands and spills onto the kitchen rug! Her ten-year-old granddaughter Alyssa comes to help clean up the mess, but instead, Grandma, Domino, and Alyssa find themselves falling through the rug to a magical place called Wishville, where all wishes are granted. Surprisingly, things can go terribly wrong, even in Wishville. As Grandma falls headfirst into one mess after another, it's up to Alyssa and Domino to straighten things out. This beloved tale of magic has been in publication for ten years and since many kids who first read and enjoyed this book as a child are now parents themselves, Through the Rug: Tenth Anniversary Edition, can be shared with a new generation.

What do you do when a parent, a grandparent, your brother, cousins and an uncle are doing drugs? You are also expected to do drugs, right? Fifteen-year-old Savanna Peterson went beyond the expectations of others and took a stand against drugs, even when her older brother had parties while her mother was at work, the cops were watching her house, and her dad spent most of her life in prision for drug-related crimes.Drugs Make You Un-Smarter is written by a high school student and her grandmother. The book includes stories of people who have abused drugs and interviews with actors and professionals. Learn facts about drugs and hear about goal-oriented kids who, like Savanna, have made a choice to remain drug-free.

A portion of this books proceeds are donated to Jr. Achievement Do you suffer from the fear of public speaking? You are not alone. In the book, Shaking Behind the Microphone: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking, Jill Vanderwood shares her story of being terrified to speak in public. She now speaks to groups and teaches workshops without fear. You will read about others who struggle with this common fear; those who had a choice to either learn public speaking or risk losing their job. Learn tips from experts; read about kids who learned public speaking at an early age, and stories from performers who tell others how to perform without fear. You will also acquire untraditional solutions for overcoming fear and anxiety. Taking steps toward overcoming the fear of public speaking will put you on the road to living a better life. "For anyone who's ever suffered when speaking in front of a group, Shaking Behind the Microphone is a must read. Turn speaking from a terror to a joy." Barry Maher, professional speaker and author of Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business "If you suffer from the fear of public speaking, you will find hope and encouragement in Shaking Behind the Microphone, Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking." Dan Nainan, professional comedian, performing for celebrities such as President Obama and Donald Trump and author of The Best Book on How to Become a Full-Time Stand-up Comedian Shaking Behind the Microphone is a gift to every scaredy-cat speaker on the planet. Jill Vanderwood will hit a nerve with this book. Actually, it will calm the nerves of those who need it most! Jan Fox, Emmy Award winning news anchor, founder of Fox Talks and author of Get Yourself on TV and What to Do When You Get There

Charm Forest, the third book in the Through the Rug series, is the one fans have been waiting for! Grandma Emma, Domino, and Alyssa return home from Wishville and everything slowly goes back to normal. That is, until Grandma Emma accidentally summons a tornado during a neighborhood event. Grandma, along with four other senior ladies, are taken up into a whirlwind and no one knows where they went! And, if that weren't bad enough, Alyssa's cousin, Autumn, and the dogs are accidentally transported to Wishville in a beautiful new car. Once she gets there, Autumn quickly realize how fun it is to have all her wishes come true and even Domino and Sonja, the pink poodle, might not be able to convince her to ever come home. So with two of Grandma's friends deciding they don't want to be found, and cousins who are having fun with their wishes, Alyssa has her work cut out for her. She'll have to take another trip through the rug, searching through all the magical clues to help get the ladies and her family back---all before her aunt comes to pick her children up from Grandma's house. Alyssa, Domino and Grandma Emma must join together for another unexpected adventure, and it's one none of them will ever forget.

Mom's Choice Award-winning author Jill Ammon Vanderwood presents her fourth book in The Path You Choose series, where the reader is the main character and will be encouraged to make choices at regular intervals. Keeping Secrets begins with the main character having a slumber party at her home. She asks her guests to be sworn to secrecy as each friend reveals their deepest secrets. This book explores what you can do if one friend is a witness to a crime; another is depressed or suicidal; one girl's parents are going through a divorce; someone is addicted to drugs, and another friend has experienced sexual abuse. Your secret could be that you struggle to bring up your grades in school. All the girls are nervous when it's their turn to tell their secret. However, one friend, Kaylee, gets up and runs from the house, saying she will never tell. Her action leads her friends to guess what her secret might be. Is a promise a promise, no matter what? Are there some secrets that you cannot keep?

What do you do when a parent, a grandparent, your brother, cousins and an uncle are doing drugs? You are also expected to do drugs, right? Fifteen-year-old Savanna Peterson went beyond the expectations of others and took a stand against drugs, even when her older brother had parties while her mom was at work, the cops were watching her house, and her dad spent most of her life in prison for drug-related crimes.

Bullying, discrimination, teasing, and abuse are harmful. Some violate your civil rights, as well. And all of them are wrong. Bullies nearly kept NBA All Star James Donaldson from a successful basketball career. Abby was bullied by her friends' parents because of her mom's occupation. Federal prisoner Cedric Dean learned at a young age to bully others to get what he wanted, but now works to educate troubled youth. Their stories, along with many others, offer insight into bullying from the perspective of both the victim and the bully. Experts, from authors to retired court judges, share information and resources to help both kids and parents learn their rights and ways to protect from bullying. Others have survived bullying and built successful lives. You can, too!