Johanna the Iguana and Her Limousine Load of Shoes

About the Book

Johanna the Iguana and Her Limousine Load of Shoes tells the exciting adventures of an iguana, Johanna, during her trip to the Big Apple, New York City. Johanna loves shoes, so they are the only wardrobe item she takes along with her. But the shoes are more than just items of clothing; they symbolize change, hope, excitement, as well as pain and disappointment that the protagonist endures. Fortunately, Johanna copes with the challenges because of the guidance she receives from her mentor, Nana. A well-crafted plot that is presented in a humorous manner. Young reader will enjoy this book!

About the Author

Paulet Facey was born in Jamaica, West Indies; she is a retired teacher who currently lives in New York City. Dr. Facey yearns for the opportunity to make a tangible impact on literacy status back in Jamaica, especially, since her love for writing was influenced by her high school English Language teacher. Facey has her Ed.D in Reading and Literacy; M.Sc in General and Special Education, as well as, B.Ed majoring in Literacy. She believes, Literacy is light. Therefore, she has dedicated her resources to use the power of writing to positively impact the literacy gap that exists. In addition, the author believes that each generation has a resposibility to expose, in a targeted manner, more of creations's beautiful animals to everyday conversation, so several of her books include animals. As an academic intervention specialist, the author knows the power of effective vocabulary instructions. Consequently, she has deliberately centered her works round building children’s expressive and receptive vocabularies through reading for pleasure. She expertly blends various subcomponents of vocabulary instruction, and rich story elements in an artistic manner to provide enjoyment for young readers. Other titles by the author include: My Family's Feet, Annie in the Wash Pan of Ripe Bananas, Tom Tom and the Bowl of Irish Moss, and Loving AZee the Mean Bull. Johanna the Iguana and the Limousine load of Shoes, Latty the Platypus and the Woodwind Orchestra, Patchy the Emu and His seven Chicks, along with, The Hurricane