The Adventures of Thumbs Up Johnnie is a series dedicated to teaching children the virtues of humanity, responsibility, self-pride, and work ethic. Johnnie and his 'posse' turn daily activities
into entertaining adventures with a cowboy twist. Author Michelle Bain created Thumbs Up Johnnie to encourage children to embody various virtues in their daily life. Johnnie meets friends named
Jimmy Jam Germ and Hi-Five Handy who learn about germs and teach the children how important it is to wash your hands.