Bøger af Joanna Slodownik

★From the author of A Taste of Love: Eat, Love, Vegan (Recipes for Love and Life), another heart-warming, funny, and inspiring read for animal lovers.★Olivia quit her well-paying job in a law office to work in an animal shelter. Ryan is a hot firefighter and a hero who saves people and animals from fire. Sparks fly from the moment they meet, but after a recent breakup, Olivia is not ready to trust men again. When the shelter is in danger of closing down, the plan is to create a calendar featuring the firefighters and the dogs to be sold at the next fundraiser. Asking Ryan for help may be their last hope, only can he be trusted? With shocking rumors being spread about the shelter, people turning their backs on them, and firefighters joining the competing event, will the fundraiser be a success? Will Olivia and Ryan end up together, or will Olivia's impossibly high standards keep them apart ever after?***My friends keep telling me that I need a relationship with a man-because the whole world doesn't revolve around cats, dogs, pigs, and rabbits. But is it my fault that men are mostly liars and cheaters; animals on the other hand, never laugh at you behind your back or pretend they love you, when if fact, they're having sex with somebody else. Being bitter and wary may not be a solution, but why should I lower my standards? I've been down the dating-love-relationship path before, and I'm not going there again, certainly not with that smug firefighter-hero, no matter how many animals he saves.When the shelter catches on fire, the local fire department is there in no time, with Ryan Kowalski saving the most dogs and cats, and acting like a hero.As I'm watching Ryan and his crew posing for pictures, talking to reporters who treat them as if they're gods, it bothers me is that it's just another piece of news that people will soon forget.The thing about heroes is that they do this epic thing and leave, but then it's up to everyone else to clean up the mess, which in this case means taking care of the dogs and cats in the Kind Heart Animal Shelter-and do our best to save their lives every day before it's too late and they're sent to animal heaven.Only that's not newsworthy enough, not dramatic enoughThere's no fire gushing in the background. Just mouths to feed and poops to scoop.No one will show us on prime-time television doing that!The truth is no one cares about the life and death of these animals, and many of them will end up dead maybe even next week or month, because there's not enough space and no money to keep them alive in the shelter. Why don't people come and save them? That way, everybody can be a hero. It's easy-Adopt. Foster. Volunteer.Meanwhile, the question is if we can keep providing safe heaven for the animals in our care and find homes for them before it's too late and they're sent to kill shelters?And will I able to find a man I can trust, or will my impossibly high standards keep me from love ever after?***A novella for all animal lovers and vegans. You will laugh; you will cry.Buy the book today!

Bea dreams of having a PRINCESS FAIRY OASIS in her backyard-where ONLY beautiful flowers, butterflies, ladybugs are allowed, and her best friends, Annika, Maya, and Zoe (but NO PESKY BUGS, ugly frogs, or annoying little boys).The problem is that now her backyard looks nothing like it!Now her garden is full of BUGS, WORMS, AND OTHER YUCKY CREATURES, plus overgrown grasses, disheveled bushes, and ... a GINORMOUS COMPOST PILE in the middle of it all.That is not a place for fairies or princesses, for sure!(Only silly boys and dorks, who are into playing in dirt, maybe.)So Bea makes a wish (and casts a spell with her magic stick) that all bugs should disappear from the face of the earth-or at least her neighborhood (except ladybugs, butterflies, and dragonflies, of course, because those can stay). But when she learns that the consequences of her wish may be more than she bargained for-she changes her mind.Dressed in gardening outfits, that look like nothing a princess (or even a fairy) would wear, Bea and her friends get their hands dirty on a mission to create an OASIS for ALL CREATURES-even ugly bugs, worms, frogs (and boys).These girls (and boys) may not look like fairies or princesses, more like GARDEN DORKS, but being a dork may not be such a bad thing after all.***A fun read for girls and boys ages 5-10, that teaches kids how to invite more nature into their lives, and inspires them to learn more about the wildlife just outside their window. Because even a simple meadow or a flower pot on the balcony or rooftop garden can be buzzing with life.This is a perfect LARGE PRINT EDITION to read with your grand-kids! 20 Activity pages for coloring, journalling, drawing, story boarding, and more.Buy the book now and enjoy this gardening with your kids. Happy reading and exploring!

★ Can a group of fashion-challenged dorks and social misfits steal the fashion show from the glamorous but mean fashionistas, proving that personality, smarts, and self-expression win (almost) every time? ★A FUN NEW RELEASE FOR GIRLS 2021! (Available in paperback and as Kindle Unlimited download.)When the Find-Your-Style fashion design, sewing, and jewelry making workshop is announced, culminating with a FASHION SHOW & EXTRAVAGANZA, I don't even think about participating.After being officially appointed one of the biggest fashion DISASTERS by the school fashionistas, I don't believe I would even stand a chance and don't want to humiliate myself in front of the entire school and town.Besides, being trendy and following the latest fashion is not something that I'm concerned about. In my book, practicality wins every time over appearances, and what's ACTUALLY INSIDE YOUR HEAD is more important than what color your hair is and whether it's been blow-dried, curled, and hair-sprayed.I mean, who has the time to waste on coordinating your clothes and accessories with your nails every morning, not to mention the money it costs?Not me! I can think of at least ten better things to do.Or-make it a thousand!(And even if I had loads of money to spare, I'd donate it to a farm sanctuary or animal shelter rather than waste it on products that are superfluous and superficial and just plain silly.)It's only when I realize that participating in the show may actually give my friends and me a chance to get back at the mean fashionistas that I decide to join the 'circus' but do it on my terms. There is only one problem-signing up is easy, but what will we present?With the show's big date getting closer, there's little time to figure out our revenge.As we go on that journey, we get close and personal with the contents of our closets and face our dorkiness, self-consciousness, and other demons. We also discover that we are not just smart and caring individuals with an important message to share with the world (and our school mates) but have a distinct personal style as well.***This book will almost definitely change the way you think about fashion.And you'll never look at the contents of your closet the same way again!Note: The Kind Fashionista is a fun book about fashion and style with an important message to share-an exciting new release in tween and teen fiction for girls 2021, as well as middle school new releases for girls. If you're looking for entertaining, educational, inspirational, and uplifting stories to read for your kid, funny books about dorks, new tween fiction best sellers, and fun fashion design gifts-definitely check out this book and the whole new series, Rebel Girls With A Cause, that middle schoolers, tweens, and teens, will enjoy. Available both on kindle unlimited and in paperback. And stay tuned for more new releases in 2021 in this series!Buy the book today, and enjoy the read!

*A middle-schooler in a new country. A broken promise. A quest to save his dog before it's too late.*Life in middle school can be rough, but it's even worse if your family moves to a different continent where I don't know the language, the culture, and how I'll ever fit in with the other kids. Navigating a new town is one thing but trying to learn the lay of the land in a new school is another. First, there are the obvious barriers. Then there are the bullies.I miss living in America. I miss my friends. And now our trip home for a visit is cancelled. If I don't find a distraction soon, I don't know what I'll do.When I hear about a fundraiser competition that promises an all-expense paid trip to Florida, I jump at the chance to compete, and if all goes well, say goodbye to Poland temporarily. All I have to do is convince my team to help me win and donate to an animal shelter. The plan goes well... until my adopted dog Ramses goes missing.If I don't find Ramses, not only will I have a ZERO chance of winning the competition, but I'll lose my only real friend here FOREVER.With rumors swirling, my stress levels off the charts, and an innocent dog out there all alone, can I fix this fine mess before it's too late?Buy the book today and find out!

***It was going to be her best vacation ever!***Sara is crushed when she learns she won't be going on the trip of her lifetime across Europe. Instead, she'll be spending the summer with an aunt she doesn't remember, volunteering at a Kind Heart Animal Sanctuary in the middle of nowhere, while taking care of her younger brother and sister.What's fun about that? She was so excited about the trip that would give her endless topics to write about and amazing photos to post to my social media that would SURELY help her land the top spot in the upcoming editor-in-chief competition for the school paper. But with the sudden change of plans, what will she write about?And what will she post on social media?!Her spirits are low and expectations even lower, but what she doesn't know is how that summer will change her forever.Meeting a fascinating stranger, who teaches her the language of turkeys (but not Turkish!) and reveals the truth about the past she was completely unaware of, opens her eyes and heart to the new way of looking at the world around her-is only one of the surprises that await her.She gets a grasp on her fear of public speaking, and gains a new perspective on her favorite foods and traditions, including Thanksgiving and roasted turkey with secret stuffing recipe of her Great-grandmother that has been in her family for generations.***A fun and thought-provoking read for tweens, teens, and adults.***BUY THE BOOK AND START READING TODAY!

*It was supposed to be a MAKEOVER of her family RESTAURANT, not her LIFE.*A clean romantic comedy with a touch of romance plus some delicious vegan recipes.When Alexandra agrees to take care of the family restaurant, she thinks it's only temporary, until her father recovers from a massive heart attack.What she doesn't know is that the restaurant is in trouble, and participating in the Xtreme Restaurant Makeover television show may be the only way to save it.The show is hosted by a hot, but cutthroat, celebrity chef, Russell Stone, who turns around failing restaurants in less than five days, but his style and manners (or lack of thereof) are hard for Alexandra to swallow.Dirty pots and pans fly around the kitchen, food gets spit out, and interiors are gutted as millions are watching and cheering, the bigger the humiliation of the restaurant owner, the higher the ratings.She despises the very idea of it and doesn't think she could do it.Or could she?

Bea dreams of having a PRINCESS FAIRY OASIS in her backyard-where ONLY beautiful flowers, butterflies, ladybugs are allowed, and her best friends, Annika, Maya, and Zoe (but NO pesky bugs, ugly frogs, or annoying little boys).The problem is that now her backyard looks nothing like it!Now her garden is full of BUGS, WORMS, AND OTHER YUCKY CREATURES, plus overgrown grasses, disheveled bushes, and ... a GINORMOUS COMPOST PILE in the middle of it all.That is not a place for fairies or princesses, for sure!(Only silly boys and dorks, who are into playing in dirt, maybe.)So Bea makes a wish (and casts a spell with her magic stick) that all bugs should disappear from the face of the earth-or at least her neighborhood (except ladybugs, butterflies, and dragonflies, of course, because those can stay). But when she learns that the consequences of her wish may be more than she bargained for-she changes her mind.Dressed in gardening outfits, that look like nothing a princess (or even a fairy) would wear, Bea and her friends get their hands dirty on a mission to create an OASIS for ALL CREATURES-even ugly bugs, worms, frogs (and boys).They may not look like fairies or princesses, more like GARDEN DORKS, but being a dork may not be such a bad thing after all.***A fun read for girls and boys ages 5-10, that teaches kids how to invite more nature into their lives, and inspires them to learn more about the wildlife just outside their window. Because even a simple meadow or a flower pot on the balcony or rooftop garden can be buzzing with life.Buy the book now and enjoy this gardening with your kids. Happy reading and exploring!