Ellis Johnson Might Be Famous

The second in a series (which can be read as a stand alone) I love a kids book that centers work and shows kids and adults working to make a business and their dreams succeed. Written by the adult son of Famous Amos (cookie phenom), based on his own experiences and set in L.A. Ellis wants to step out......more

With his dad’s cookie business success, Ellis enjoys working in the store and is looking forward to attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. All’s good until Ellis attempts to play his harmonica on national television but falls off the float instead! Facing ribbing at school and his dad’s new girlf......more

A fun follow up to Cookies and Milk, Ellis is really a cool cat learning from his dad and family/friends about music, being a celebrity, and cookies. An embarrassing situation at a parade throws off his game however he continues to be supportive of both of his parents who are divorced especially now......more

A sequel to the novel, “Cookies and Milk” by Shawn Amos, so of Wally Amos, of Famous Amos Cookie fame, this is a fun middle grade read. Sunset Cookies, the store his father started in Hollywood has become an overnight success and Ellis basks in the fame. But disaster strikes at the Macy Thanksgiving......more

I loved, loved, loved reading this book! I'd never heard of Shawn Amos (his dad, yes) until I walked into my public library. The book cover on this book jumped out at me. The rest is history. I will be reading his first book, Milk and Cookies just as soon as I make my next visit to the library (tomo......more