Books by Doug Duerr

Doug is an author, healthy living coach, Yoga instructor, and a very active volunteer with his church, community and charitable events. This is his second children's book with more to follow. He is also launching his new Grief Handbook entitled "Good Mourning" later this year. Doug's passion has always been to help other's succeed in life. He thrives on giving a hand, encouraging words, or showing someone step by step how to reach their goals. He likes to simply say that he "loves for a living" That pretty well sums him up.His life with the real Jazz and Elliott has inspired so many whimsical stories. Doug loves sharing the stories with the children he writes them for, he takes great joy in their smiles and laughter.The whole Gang returns in the second Adventures of Jazz and Elliott!This second in the series, the author takes the young reader on a vivid imaginative ride and adds some new characters, the author himself is entering the story as Uncle Pop Pop and a whole lot of little fun furry friends too. Yes! this is a BIG size adventure for Jazz, Elliott, Danielle and Uncle Pop Pop. In Doug's typical colorful and vivid imaginative style he has planned out a truly fun adventure. The mischievous Elliott is up to inventing again and has a great plan to make Uncle Pop Pop's old blue car run! You've got to see what he does with a bunch of apple cores, juice boxes, banana peels and pineapple tops! Jazz in his usual way just thinks his brother has lost his marbles on this one! Has Elliott pulled off another great idea?Take the journey and see what all the excitement is about- the "Love Ness Monster" is sure to be a hilarious and crazy romp with lots of laughter and most certainly a heart smile or "two."

Meet Danielle. She''s an adorable little girl with two creative little dogs and a king-size imagination. Now, she''s about to set off on a jaw-dropping journey that will take her to the land of Roop-E-Doo-where mushrooms sing with flowers and the sun actually smiles. And it''s all thanks to Elliott, the mischievous dog with a gift for magical invention and adventure. But when Danielle is given the key to the land, she must decide whether she wants to be a royal princess-or go back home. Colorful, whimsical and delightfully written, The Adventures of Jazz and Elliott: Danielle Goes to the Magical Land of Roop-E-Doo is the first in a planned series starring two creative shih tzus. Come along on this mystical story that will delight both children and adults. This adorable book, destined to become a kids'' classic, encourages young people to dream big and will capture their imaginations time and time again-in between laughs, of course.