Books with author Michelle Zimmerman

Take a magical train ride into adventure with Cody and his new friend, in Cody's Magical Train Ride. A young boy discovers an abandoned train and lives his life-long dream of becoming a train engineer. Valuable lessons in this book include the value of hard work, determination, and not giving up on your dreams. Charming and heartwarming, your little readers will love this wonderful tale of adventure. A great bedtime story!

This storybook collection is perfect for bedtime or anytime with your young reader! Many illustrations throughout will keep your little ones entertained and engaged. The interactive table of contents will take you to the story of your choice. The titles included are:The Dragon EggMoving Day for MeganWe Found a UFO!The Midnight MonsterDragon BreathThe Two WishesHappiness Finds ElliottToo Much CandyBaskin the Elf Saves ChristmasOlivia’s New Glasses

“Riveting.” – Kirkus Reviews“Powerful.” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette“Gripping and harrowing . . . Punches the reader in the guts.” – Los Angeles Review of Books“Will leave you reeling—and thinking.” – Mike Farrell, M*A*S*H star“Wonderful story-telling. Enthralling.” – Diane Nash, legendary civil rights leaderFrom a lawyer who got his real-life client off death row comes a thriller about an attorney who did not.The “stirring story” (Kirkus Reviews) of a tortured man’s quest to right the scales of justice—by assassinating KKK murderers.After watching his client die in the gas chamber, attorney Gideon Roth is shattered. His old life collapses as he is overcome with guilt and despair. But soon he finds new purpose: he will drive to Mississippi to revisit the scenes of his youth—and to slay the KKK members who got away with murdering civil rights workers 30 years earlier. Can a Mississippi police chief intercept a would-be assassin without knowing his name, appearance, age, race or even the sound of his voice? Will Gideon be turned from his quest by his encounters along the way? A road trip to the past exposes the roots of murder.“A heart-pounding, soul-wrenching narrative.” – Federal Judge Thelton Henderson“Rooted in history . . . riveting.” – Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Fiery Trial

Have you ever messed up? Jimmy Sideways (The fastest Race Car Ever!) is a fun story about friendship, competition, and learning respect for others. Colorful illustrations punctuate the story about Jimmy Sideways, a talented race car with a bad habit. Your little reader will identify with Jimmy if they have ever made mistakes while learning a new skill. This book is the perfect length for a quick bedtime story, and teaches a powerful lesson for children and adults alike.

Vibrant colors and fun, 3D illustrations perfectly showcase this entertaining picture book. Pictured on each page is an adorable elephant to amuse and captivate your pre-school child or young reader. You and your child will love reading and re-reading about the little elephant trying to decide what he wants to be when he grows up. This story has a great message about how fun and important learning is!This book was created in color but will display beautifully on any Kindle device.If your Kindle does not display color, or you do not own a Kindle, you can also download the Kindle App for your computer or smart phone to get the best view of these adorable, full-color pictures. You and your preschool child or young reader will love this book!

A delightful short story about a young student with a homework problem. Instead of NOT having his homework ready, it is done perfectly, BUT NOT BY HIM! Who is doing Logan's homework? Find out in- "There's a Monster in My Backpack". Full color illustrations accompany the story to help keep your little ones engaged. A great bedtime story that you and your children can share again and again! Children's books can be entertaining, thoughtful and teach a lesson, all at the same time! Kurt and Michelle Zimmerman have written many books, all of them designed to do more than simply entertain. They weave their experience and life lessons into every story, the very same morals they try to teach their own twelve children and fourteen grandchildren. Thank you so much for allowing them to become part of your children's growth and learning.Please note: The Kindle version has full color illustrations, while the paperback version has black and white illustrations to keep the printing costs down and your price as low as possible.

The ultimate Christmas Story collection!Get into the holiday spirit with these hilarious and heartwarming Christmas stories! Beginner and advanced readers will love reading these exciting Christmas adventures over and over again! More than 100 full color pictures are included to captivate and entertain your child.With this collection, you will always have a fun and fascinating Christmas story at your fingertips. Perfect for story time, bedtime, or anytime! Your children or grandchildren will love gathering around, laughing and listening as you read these original Christmas stories, filled with action, adventure and FUN!Stories in this collection:The Elf that Saved ChristmasThe Elf that Santa Left BehindThe Life of a SnowflakeThe Dragon EggThe Loneliest Christmas OrnamentThe Littlest Christmas TreeThe Christmas Santa Would Rather ForgetThe Boy Who Outsmarted Santa ClausTag, the Misfit ReindeerSaydee Waits for SantaThe Two WishesRustyOff the TracksOdie, the Stinkiest ElfMy Stupid Brother at ChristmasMother Warned Us about ThisLittle NoelCrabby CakesChristmas AntA Magical ChristmasA New York Butterfly ChristmasA Family for ChristmasGinger SNAP!A Time Traveler’s ChristmasA Christmas SecretPlease note: The illustrations in the Kindle version are full color, while the paperback version has a color cover, but black and white illustrations to keep the printing cost as low as possible. The full-color print version would be well over $50!

A Christmas holiday collection of 101 family-friendly jokes, riddles, and puns, with a snowball's worth of winter jokes included! Your child will have hours of fun reading and sharing these jokes! This book would be a great addition to your Kindle or Kindle phone app, indispensible for entertaining your little ones while waiting at the doctor's office, grocery store, or those unavoidable shopping delays! Bright, colorful illustrations add to the merriment.Here's a sample:Question: What happened when Santa got a parking ticket on his sleigh?Answer: He got Mistle-towed!or-Question: What’s invisible and smells like milk and cookies?Answer: Santa burps!

Cats are amazing creatures! Did you know cats can run up to 30 miles per hour? Or that cats can hear sounds that people and dogs can't hear?This book uses colorful photo illustrations and informative text to teach children about cats.Follow along as newborn kittens grow and develop into fully mature adult cats. Learn about their special abilities and unique characteristics.Bright, colorful photographs and large, bold text will keep young readers entertained and engaged. Children of all ages will enjoy this adorable book!

10 of our most popular fun stories for children. These make perfect bedtime stories, or stories to read with beginner readers. Many illustrations are displayed throughout the book to keep the little ones entertained.The titles included are:Jimmy Sideways (The Fastest Race Car Ever!)Cody's Magical Train RideThe Trouble with TrollsAero- The Little AirplaneThe Grumpy GrandmasSomething ImportantThe Christmas BaubleLittle Pete, the Pushy TugboatRoquefort the OgreThe Shortest Giraffe

Imagine your pet choosing you instead of you choosing a pet. Would they do it? Anything is possible at the Magical Pet Store, and Alex is in search of a pet to adopt. You won't believe what kinds of pets Mr. Flanderson keeps in his secret back room! You and your young reader will enjoy the colorful pictures and the magical tale about choosing a pet!This book is perfect for a bedtime story, or for a quick read with your beginner reader.