The Automatic Dog-Walking Machine

-ABOUT THE BOOK: When ordinary chores meet extraordinary ideas . . . Johnny Walker is a determined young dreamer with a head full of whirring gears, daring ideas, and seemingly impossible plans. Fed up with the never-ending chore of walking his dog, Rusty, Johnny sets out to solve the problem the only way he knows how-by inventing! With a junkyard full of treasures and an imagination that knows no limits, Johnny designs an outrageous contraption that just might change everything. The Automatic Dog-Walking Machine, Book 1 in the Johnny the Junkyard Engineer series, is a heartwarming and humorous tale of creativity, determination, and problem-solving genius. Perfect for every budding builder, curious tinkerer, and future engineer, this story reminds readers young and old that with enough grit and imagination, even the most boring chores can become anything but ordinary!

-ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jeff Horton is a father of two, grandfather of five, and lifelong storyteller to them all. With a background in engineering and a childhood spent tinkering and building for fun, the tale of Johnny was born from his own past adventures. Jeff lives in suburban Philadelphia, where he balances his role as a partner in an engineering and sales company with his love of motorcycles, the occasional fishing trip, and, most of all, sharing stories with his grandchildren.

-ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR: Maggie Reckers has been painting professionally for over thirteen years and creating art since she was a young kid-whether building an elaborate stick fort in her childhood woods or filling her first hardback sketchbook in the fourth grade. A few years ago, Maggie and her husband, Skylar, stepped into the world of parenthood, which has sparked endless inspiration to create more. This is Maggie’s first picture book and has been a dream of hers since that first hardback sketchbook.

-ABOUT THE PUBLISHER: Innovo Publishing LLC is a Christian publisher located near Memphis, TN. Since 2008, Innovo has been publishing quality books, eBooks, audiobooks, music, screenplays, film, and online and physical curricula that support the Great Commission, equip believers, and help create a positive Christian worldview. Innovo’s capabilities and global reach provide Christian authors, artists, and ministries access to the world for Christ. To learn more about Innovo Publishing, visit our website at innovopublishing.com. To connect with other Christian Creatives and to learn best practices for creating, publishing, marketing, and selling Christian titles, visit the Christian Publishing Portal at cpportal.com.

Author Biography

Jeff Horton is a father of two, grandfather of five, and lifelong storyteller to them all. With a background in engineering and a childhood spent tinkering and building for fun, the tale of Johnny was born from his own past adventures. Jeff lives in suburban Philadelphia, where he balances his role as a partner in an engineering and sales company with his love of motorcycles, the occasional fishing trip, and, most of all, sharing stories with his grandchildren. Maggie Reckers has been painting professionally for over thirteen years and creating art since she was a young kid-whether building an elaborate stick fort in her childhood woods or filling her first hardback sketchbook in the fourth grade. A few years ago, Maggie and her husband, Skylar, stepped into the world of parenthood, which has sparked endless inspiration to create more. This is Maggie’s first picture book and has been a dream of hers since that first hardback sketchbook.