
All About Johnnie Jones
All About JOHNNIE JONES
BY Carolyn Verhoeff - ILLUSTRATED BY Diantha W. Horne
SEVENTH EDITION
INTRODUCTION
INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Johnnie Jones and the Cookie
When Johnnie Jones Was Lost
Mother's Story of the Princess and Her Pigeon
Johnnie Jones and the Squirrel
A collection of tender, everyday adventures follows the curious life of a young boy named Johnnie. The tales unfold in familiar settings—home, schoolyard, and the neighborhood—where simple choices lead to gentle lessons about kindness, responsibility, and the joy of discovery. Each story feels like a warm conversation with a trusted adult, inviting listeners to wonder whether the moments could be their own.
Written by a teacher who turned her classroom observations into lively narratives, the book balances realistic detail with a quiet sense of wonder. It captures the small triumphs and challenges children face, from sharing a favorite toy to learning a new skill, all while honoring the natural curiosity that drives them. Listeners will hear the rhythm of ordinary life transformed into memorable, feel‑good stories that encourage empathy and confidence in the world around them.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
Release date
2005-03-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A children’s author whose work follows Max and his lively adventures around the world, she writes stories with a playful, travel-friendly spirit.
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