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Tansill Johnson

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Tansill Johnson received her English degree from Goucher College and her master of arts in international relations from Salve Regina University. She worked for the U.S. Army in public affairs for over thirty years. She is a mother and a grandmother and is known as "Mooma" to all her grandchildren. Over the years, she has read hundreds of books to her grandchildren and was inspired to write fun, simple stories drawn from real-life experiences. She is the author of Mooma and the Mouse, Who Is Mooma?, Dressed to Smile, and A Cup of Pretend.

Books

A Cup of Pretend

$12.95

written by Tansill Johnson

illustrated by Susan Emery


When it’s too cold to play outside, a cup of pretend is just the thing to warm your heart and spirit! Join a little girl named Rainbow and her grandmother for an afternoon of make-believe. You’ll discover that a little imagination goes a long way, and that you’re never too old to be a kid at heart!

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Mooma and the Mouse

$12.95

Written by Tansill Johnson

Illustrated by Kate Johnson


​A tiny visitor can be a BIG problem...


When Mooma goes downstairs one morning, what does she find? A mouse living in her house! Oh, what to do? Join Mooma and PaPa as they try to oust their clever little guest, who doesn't know he's not welcome!

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Dressed to Smile

$14.95

written by Tansill Johnson

illustrated by Andrea Pinter


What’s more important—dressing to impress or dressing to smile? Learn your colors and discover the magic of personal style as one independent little girl gets dressed for her first day of preschool!

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