La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten teacher Joan Maultsby Ross publishes her latest children’s book Searching for Nanny Jo which is a moving story that shows how love, friendship and determination can triumph over all.
About Children’s Book, Searching for Nanny Jo:
Nanny Jo raised her lovable Doberman, Rosy, from the time she was a pup. Rosy was brought up with love and affection and shared such fun times with Nanny Jo.
When Nanny Jo wakes up late one day and forgets to close the gate, Rosy chases her car until it disappears. Discovering she is lost, Rosy begins her journey to find Nanny Jo. On the way, Rosy meets a series of delightful dogs and a cat, all of whom are homeless.
Having a kind heart and confidence in her master, Rosy invites every new friend to join the group, assuring them that when they find Nanny Jo, she will love and give all of them a new home. Using their skills and imagination to overcome some obstacles along the way, the friends refuse to give up.
Author Bio:
Joan Ross is an award winning primary teacher, was Teacher of the Year, and received newspaper praise for the elaborate plays presented by her kindergarten and first grade classes. Each animal in SEARCHING FOR NANNY JO was named for an animal who belonged to Joan or her cousin, Nannette Pierce, thus the name Nanny (from Nannette) and Jo (short for Joan).
Joan currently resides in San Diego, California, and is engaged to “Geoff, the love of her life.” She still has Gina, who is 15 years old. Angie, 14; Lacy, 8; and Opie, 3, are still with Nannette. The other beloved angel doggies–Rosy, Dutchy, Annabelle, Cletus, Aussie and Reno are playing together in heaven and are waiting for Nanny Jo.
This is perhaps a not so typical question that you receive on your website but is Ms. Joan Ross, author of “Searching for Nanny Jo,” the same Joan Ross who once taught at Glenn F. Burton Elementary in Glendale, Arizona? If so, Ms. Ross was mine and my older sisters (Danielle) kindergarten teacher some years ago. To this day, our family reminisces about Ms. Ross quite often and how she took our hands, opened our minds and touched our hearts. We hope this is the same Ms. Ross and that this message might reach her.
Yes Christopher, teacher Joan Ross is the author and illustrator of Searching for Nanny Jo
Hey Chris I was also wondering the same thing, my name is Israel and she was my kindergarten teacher also, nit sure what year you went to Glenn F burton but I had her as a teacher in 90 or 91 but she was one of the nicest teachers I have ever came across in my life. I think about her often she was truly an amazing person
Thank You for your kind words, we will make sure to share your feedback with Ms. Joan.