Best Selling Books by Andrea Zimmerman

I dump it in I smash it down I drive around the trashy town Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. He does it with a big smile and a big truck--which is sure to make him a hero with all the children in the neighborhood. David Clemesha and Andrea Zimmerman have created a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will roll off the lips of every child. Dan Yaccarino''s dynamic art puts the zip in Mr. Gilly''s stride and adds style and charm to trash collection. 2000 Notable Children''s Books (ALA)

An ALA Notable Children’s Book! Now in a sturdy board book, this edition is perfect for fans of things that GO! Dump it in, smash it down, drive around the Trashy Town! Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There’s trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It’s a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style. David Clemesha and Andrea Zimmerman have created a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will have children clamoring for repeat readings, and internationally acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino’s dynamic art puts the zip in Mr. Gilly’s stride and adds style and charm to trash collection.

Two siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong. If I were a tree, I know how I''d be. My trunk strong and wide, my limbs side to side, I''d stand towering tall, high above all, My leaves growing big, and buds on each twig. If I were a tree, that''s how I''d be. The sister has camped in the forest many times before. The brother is nervous for his first overnight trip. As the illustrations in this multifaceted picture book show the siblings discovering the woods, the text celebrates the strength and grace of the trees that surround them, through evocative verse that speaks to all five senses: If I were a tree, I know what I''d smell. Sweet honey and bees, and skunk on the breeze. I''d smell smoke in the air, the breath of a bear, Old fungus decay, and rain on the way. If I were a tree, that''s what I''d smell. And with this new knowledge, the siblings are able to overcome their greatest challenge yet. Together, Andrea Zimmerman''s wise poem and Jing Jing Tsong''s kaleidoscopic art show how connections with the natural world can inspire us to live fully in the present and look hopefully to the future.

Ring! Clang! Firefighter Flo and her team race to stop a fire in this picture book filled with bold art and fun onomatopoeia. Last night at the Fire Station… With a jingly-jang, the telephone rang. RING-RING! RING-RING! Firefighter Flo jumps out of bed! There’s a fire and only a pro like Flo and her team can help. Read along as the firefighters put on their fireproof suits, rush off in their truck, douse the fire with the big hose, and rescue the family pet. The CLANG of the siren and WHOOSH of the fire will have parents and kids reading aloud together. The Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces even the youngest readers to women as leaders in unusual jobs with teams relying on them. The first in the series, Fire Flo makes this empowering message accessible with a showstopping art and story about a job every kid loves. With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Firefighter Flo is the perfect read for kids who love to watch the big red fire trucks rush by.

How are manatees different from human moms? How are they the same. Readers will relate to most of the young manatee''s description of its mom.

From bestselling team Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha comes an adventure-filled board book about travel safety, seatbelts, and wild rides! Whether you ride in a stroller, a bulldozer, a garbage truck, or a racecar, everybody buckles up for adventure! Learn from all the important people that wear seatbelts before they take off on wild rides. Astronauts, garbagemen, and firefighters agree: Everyone’s ready to go for ride, As soon as they buckle the belt by their side. Time to go? It’s easy and quick… One, two, three, CLICK! All buckled up! This board book is perfect for parents who want to drive home the lesson that seatbelts are important…and the first step toward adventure!

Oliver and Annie love to play trucks together at preschool in Bulldozer Friends, part of Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha''s bestselling Truck picture book series that includes: Digger Man, Fire Engine Man, and Train Man. At school, Oliver loves to play trucks with his friend Annie. They use their favorite bulldozer to dig tunnels, carve moats around the castle, and build bridges—just like a real construction crew. This action-packed companion story introduces a female character and is anchored in a diverse classroom setting. It’s perfect for children who love imaginative adventures. Christy Ottaviano Books

Presents the story of Eliza Scidmore, a world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate who, after years of persistence, planted cherry trees all across Washington, D.C.

Clang, clang, clang! Grrrriind! Where is the water coming from? When the pipes spring a leak, Plumber Pearl arrives to save the day! Plumber Pearl just got a call. “Our building has a waterfall!” SSSShhhhhhh! Plumber Pearl comes in to fix their overflowing sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and pipes one floor at a time! Each floor has a problem that needs to be solved with her skills and tools. But where is this waterfall coming from?! Plumber Pearl is determined to find out with the help of squeaky mice and fun onomatopoeia on the way. The Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces kids to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don’t miss Firefighter Flo! and Crane Jane! With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardigans, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Plumber Pearl is the perfect book for the kids who love tinkering with tools and solving problems!

Clang-clang! Clunk! Crunch! A story about a working woman and the big machines kids love! From the best-selling author and illustrator team of Trashy Town. Hook it, lift it, off the ground Easy, careful, swing it ‘round. Clunk! Phew! Good job. Crane Jane punches the clock at the dock, then climbs into her tall, tall crane. She’s ready for a day of lifting cargo from ships to dry land. Then comes Jane’s biggest challenge of all—a firetruck! But when high winds send her load swinging, Jane uses all her skill to keep the crane under control. Parents and children can read together the clang-clang! of the crane and toot-toot! of the ships! Crane Jane is the second book in The Big Jobs, Bold Women series, which introduces young readers to women as leaders in unusual jobs. The first book in the series is Firefighter Flo! With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Crane Jane is the perfect read for truck and construction-obsessed kids.

A young boy imagines what it would be like to drive a train and take his little brother along for the ride.

A young boy imagines the work he will do and the safety gear he will wear when he becomes a fireman some day, as his younger brother first watches then joins him on the job.

From the bestselling team behind Trashy Team and Dig comes a one-foot-at-a-time board book about getting dressed and all the important people who put on special clothes before their busy days! Whether you are a firefighter, a dancer, a scientist, or a royal queen, everybody dresses up for adventure. This bright and engaging board book teaches young readers that there’s an outfit for every occasion and getting dressed is an important routine—and the first step toward adventure!

A young boy imagines how he will use his digger to make a park where he and his little brother can play.

Captain Kelly and his fire fighters must delay their delicious dinner because they keep getting called to put out fires.

The farm animals give one another a cold, passing along their distinctive voices along with the coughs, sniffles, and sneezes.

"With a turn of his crane and a swing of his wrecking ball, Mr. Gilly knocks down the old buildings. He smashes through brick and wood. He crashes through stone and glass. Then, with a push from his bulldozer, Mr. Gilly cleans it all up to make room for something brand-new"--Dust jacket flap.

The classic Old MacDonald nursery rhyme gets a fresh new twist! Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! But what happens when Old MacDonald and his animal pals get soaked by—boom!—a gigantic rainstorm? Find out in this playful and bold take on the classic nursery rhyme.