Books with author Anne Zimanski

You would think that once young Joey and his pet chameleon Larry safely returned from their first Big Red Button time-travel adventure, they would want to breath a big sigh of relief. But they can't. And why is that? Because breathing would be dangerous to their health in the toxic wasteland otherwise known as Joey's bedroom. Whooo-boy, that place stinks to high heaven! And now Joey's mom has laid down the law -- until his room is cleaned up, the Big Red Button is off limits. But accidents happen, especially with loopy lizards stumbling about while under the influence of dirty clothes hamper fumes. That's right -- while trying to help Joey clean, Larry mistakenly steps on the Big Red Button, sending him and Joey off on a new, three-stop time-travel adventure. Why does Joey feel so sheepish about retrieving his Big Red Button from the White House lawn? What do you call a one-horse town after the one horse leaves? Can you be cooped up for eating chicken with a fork? All is revealed in THE HORRIBLE, CATASTROPHIC, MESSY ROOM DISASTER!Genre: children's adventure and fantasy chapter books, ages 6-11.

Joey and his pet chameleon Larry are off to Hawaii to celebrate Joey’s 11th birthday. The plan was to go by plane like normal people, but as it always seems to happen, Joey’s time-and-space-traveling Big Red Button takes them on a couple of detours that put them right in the path of danger! Follow along as Joey and Larry run from a T-Rex with stinky breath, get scooped up by a ticklish pterosaur, and nearly land in the lap of a witch doctor. Will they survive a volcanic blast and giant ocean wave? Did dinosaurs have feathers? Is the largest mountain on earth more than halfway underwater? Is a sailor suit really a good look for Chihuahuas? Answers to these and other important questions await you in FEAR OF HEIGHTS.Humorous illustrations by Anne Zimanski.Genre: children’s adventure books, ages 6-11.

Joey Papagopolis has a pet chameleon named Larry. He also has a Big Red Button that has the power to transport people through time and space. If Joey had just one or the other, he would be fine.But having a chameleon named Larry AND a Big Red Button? Well, that's probably too much for any ten-year-old boy to handle — but it does make for some really great adventures!This time, Joey and Larry go on a Big Red Button adventure filled with crazy twists and turns that take them to outer space and back — but not before landing on a train (and in a cup of tea), staring into the mouth of a hungry Venus Flytrap, nearly getting blown away by a Martian dust storm, and coming to close for comfort with a giant bug in New Zealand.Do chameleons really serve as guide dogs for the blind? Is it really easier to juggle on Mars? Will Larry ever get something to eat? (He thinks that giant bug looks really tasty!)The answer to these questions and more await you in Out of this World!Humorous illustrations by Anne Zimanski.Genre: children’s adventure books, ages 6-11.

Max is back! This time with a new mission. Inspired by a motivational speaker, Max volunteers to help the disabled children at the local orphanage. While at it, he uncovers a secret that changes his perspective and sets him on a collision course with his old rival, Tolik. Grandpa Anton offers his advice, Tanya and Alex offer their support, but it’s up to Max to take action. Follow Max on his greatest quest yet, as he journeys from his hometown, through bitter cold and near starvation, to the biggest city in all of Russia. Along the way, Max must conquer his own problems so he could help others with theirs. Finally, he realizes a profound truth: Sometimes the best way to deal with your enemies is to help them. Another hit in the series from Vic Connor, Max! 2: Stressed is a fast-paced adventure that both returning fans and first-time readers will love!

Max lives a comfortable life in Russia, surrounded by friends, family, and his beloved beagle Charlie. Just then, his father accepts a job offer in Alaska — and Max’s entire world flips upside down. Forced to leave his precious pup and his sweetheart Tanya behind, Max begrudgingly travels to the American tundra. In a foreign place, full of strange people, Max struggles to fit in, until a burgeoning new friendship leads to adventures he will never forget. Max learns to ride a Snowmobile, bathes in natural hot springs, and witnesses the astounding beauty of the Northern Lights. He begins to appreciate his new home, until a terrible accident strands him in a brutal snowstorm… for once, Max’s anxieties are well placed. Pushed to the brink by the Alaskan wilderness, Max discovers a new strength he never knew he had.

Some guys will go to any lengths to impress a girl, and 11-year-old Joey Papagopolis is no exception — especially if the girl is his new (and very cute) student-teacher from Japan.Just how far does Joey go to impress her? Would you believe about two hundred years back in time?That’s right! Thanks to Joey’s amazing Big Red Button, time and space travel can and does happen at the most unexpected moments. This particular adventure takes Joey and his pet chameleon, Larry, to Monticello, the Virginia home of President Thomas Jefferson!Will Joey get extra credit for being able to describe the taste of the president’s homemade vanilla ice cream recipe, or will Joey get detention for leaving squished worms on the classroom floor? And will Larry get the only presidential seal of approval ever given to a chameleon?You can find the answers to these questions and more in the hilarious and highly educational JOEY AND THOMAS JEFFERSON.Genre: children’s historical adventure, ages 6-11

This encyclopedia entry is written and illustrated by Joey J. Papagopolis, the eleven-year-old hero of Max Candee’s Globaloonies series.Witty and at times lough-out-loud funny, this book tells all there’s to know about Planet Pluto - the most hilarious planet of them all. I bet you didn’t even know that Planet Pluto had so much comic potential.You’ll learn a bunch of important facts like:- Where does its name come from?- Is it really a planet?- How weird is its orbit?- Just how cold is there?- And many more...This book is intended for 6-10 year-old children who love to learn and laugh.This is a companion book to the Globaloonies time travel adventure series.Genre: children’s encyclopedia, ages 6-11.

It’s the day before Christmas, and Joey Papagopolis and his pet chameleon, Larry, are so excited… except for one really important thing. Joey forgot to let Santa know what he wanted this year — a George Washington presidential action figure.Since it’s too late to send a letter, and Joey doesn’t know Santa’s email address, there’s only one thing to do: Go on a Big Red Button holiday adventure! Although Joey’s Big Red Button can send them through time and space, rarely do he and Larry ever travel in a straight line. So instead of making a non-stop flight to the North Pole, they end up taking detours to Arizona and Greece, learning a little history about Santa and helping him out along the way. Does Joey get his Christmas wish? Does Joey’s mom really have awful taste in holiday sweaters? Were those sugarplums or worms and bugs dancing in Larry’s head? Find out now in HELPING SANTA!Genre: children’s Christmas story, ages 6-11

Tyler’s Pumpkin Patch is a story of childhood innocence. It is a simple yet spellbinding story that will capture the magic and wonder of your child’s imagination, encouraging them to dream and to always believe in their dreams. As we travel on our journey through life, we tend to forget how to use our imagination... but with Tyler’s Pumpkin Patch, you're invited to use yours again with your child. Tyler has a dream, a big dream. He is also a determined boy with an abundance of faith in his dream. There is nothing quite as inspiring as a child brimming with motivation and endless energy. Let yourself relive the emotions of childhood through your child’s eyes as they are enchanted by Tyler’s dream; allow yourself to feel that you are truly capable of doing anything. Childhood has changed through the years... Tyler’s Pumpkin Patch whisks the reader along the sidewalk of days gone by. A time before technology took a child’s interest as much. A time when the pure wonder of simply being a kid was the most important thing. Life should be an adventure when you are young... As you read Tyler’s Pumpkin Patch allow the words and bright illustrations to weave their bewitching spell upon you as much as your child, remember how to dream... and be inspired never to stop.

“Florence Griswold: The Keeper of the Artists” by Deb Adamson, illustrated by Anne Zimanski, is a wonderful book. It tells the true story of Miss Florence Griswold, who is credited with making American art history by establishing the Lyme Art Colony, the epicenter of U.S. Impressionism, which still exists today nearly 100 years later. Florence called herself, “The Keeper of the Artists” and through the late 1800’s and early 1900’s played hostess to some of the most famous artists in American history. It was artist Henry Ward Ranger who initially established Griswold House as a Barbizon art-colony but then years later with the arrival of Childe Hassam it was transformed into one of the largest and most famous, American home of Impressionism. The artists never really minded the run-down appearance of Griswold House. They enjoyed low rent and beautiful scenery, which was what drew them to be together there year after year, encouraging each other and going on to sell more and more paintings valued by city people. Florence Griswold’s home and story can be experienced today by visitors to Miss Florence’s house. After her death, in 1937 her artist friends founded The Florence Griswold Museum, located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. [www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org] This museum tells the story of Miss Florence’s days living amongst her many cats and dogs, two or three, hosting famous artists and even a future president of the United States and his artist wife. Visitors get to see a turn-of-the-century art colony and those famous door and wall-panel paintings, all left as forever gifts to her, the woman The New York Times called, “The Patron Saint of Artists.” Miss Florence’s reputation as a gracious and generous woman is exemplified in the story of artist Willard Metcalf’s offer to gift her, as payment for boarding, a painting of The Griswold House called “May Night.” Miss Florence refused because she told him it was his best work ever. As usual, she was right. And yet, Miss Florence continued to struggle financially. That is, until the artists surprised her, paying her overdue bills, and then dramatically renovating her home, giving it, and her, new life.

This encyclopedia entry is written and illustrated by Joey J. Papagopolis, the ten-year-old hero of Max Candee's Globaloonies series. Witty and at times lough-out-loud funny, this book tells all there's to know about T. rex - the most hilarious dinosaur of all times. I bet you didn't even know that T. rex had so much comic potential. You'll learn a bunch of important facts like: - Where does its name come from? - Why were its hands so tiny, and why was its head so big? - What did it eat, and how much did it poop? - Did it have any body odor problems, and why? - And many more... This books is intended for 6-10 year-old children who love to learn and laugh. Think of a school report gone wild. That's the kind of book this is. This is a companion book to the Globaloonies time travel adventure series.

Joey Papagopolis is your typical 10-year-old. Like most boys that age, Joey has a pet chameleon named Larry and a mysterious Big Red Button that can transport the two of them through time and space to the far reaches of the planet... Hey, wait a second, that's not typical at all! In fact, that's pretty amazing — which is why you will want to follow along as Joey and Larry set off on their first Big Red Button adventure. An absent-minded wish and an accidental pressing of the button land Joey and Larry smack in the middle of a conflict between a Native American tribe and some English settlers. Are their lives in danger? Can Joey resolve the conflict? Will Larry teach them all how to line dance? Does Larry even know how to line dance? The answers to these questions and more await you in the fun and fantastic adventure of The Big Red Button. - - - 70+ illustrated pages (may vary by device). Humorous illustrations by Anne Zimanski. Genre: children's adventure and fantasy chapter books, ages 6-11. NEW: Purchase this eBook and get the Audiobook for children FREE! Now you have the option to read the book or relax and listen to the story unfold with the Audiobook version. You can also add the ability to say Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg to your skill set!