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S. A. ZIMMERMAN

S. A. Zimmerman was born in 1950 in Ft Wayne, Indiana. From a young age, he developed a deep love for fiction, particularly drawn to the genres of adventure and science fiction. He spent 36 years serving as a Letter Carrier for the USPS before retiring in 2019.

Zimmerman presently volunteers as a classroom monitor and art teacher in a private school in West Milford, NJ. A talented pencil artist and an enthusiastic singer, his writing, inspired by Stephen King and many others, started with poetry before evolving into short stories. Underneath the Banyan Tree is his first published children’s story.

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Underneath The Banyan Tree

Long ago, when trolls roamed the hills, a kind boy with fiery auburn curls meets a gentle Baker Mouse beneath the great Banyan Tree. The Mouse gifts him a magical coat woven from angel’s hair, setting him on a journey with bread in his basket and promises in his heart. Along the way, he encounters a hungry Goat, a cunning Gnome, and grumbling Trolls, each testing his generosity. When his promises grow too big to keep, and his safety is threatened, only the pure magic of the Banyan Tree can guide him home. This lyrical tale celebrates kindness, courage, and the essential value of keeping one’s word.
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The Magic of the Banyan Tree

Enter a world where magic stirs beneath ancient roots, and a simple promise can change everything.

The Kind Boy's Journey

The boy with auburn curls learns the true meaning of generosity and self protection as he navigates encounters with a hungry Goat and a cunning Gnome, proving that kindness must be tempere
with wisdom

The Kind Boy's Journey

The boy with auburn curls learns the true meaning of generosity and self protection as he navigates encounters with a hungry Goat and a cunning Gnome, proving that kindness must be tempere with wisdom

The Power of Promise

The central conflict-the boy makes a promise that grows too big to keep. His struggle highlights the importance of integrity and is ultimately resolved through the intervention of the Banyan Tree’s protective magic.

The Power of Promise

The central
conflict-the boy makes a promise that grows too big to keep. His struggle highlights the importance of integrity and is ultimately resolved through the intervention of the Banyan Tree’s protective magic.

The Baker Mouse & Magic

Meet the delightful Baker Mouse, who dispenses wisdom along with fine crusty bread. His gift of the magical “angel’s hair” coat initiates the boy’s adventure and brings great power, but only to those the Banyan Tree chooses.

The Baker Mouse & Magic

Meet the delightful Baker Mouse, who dispenses wisdom along with fine crusty bread. His gift of the magical “angel’s hair” coat initiates the boy’s adventure and brings great power, but only to those the Banyan Tree chooses.

Mary-Ellen Low, also known as Sukie Low, is a retired RN, dog lover, ukulele player, and free spirit.

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The Magic of the Banyan Tree

“Underneath the Banyan Tree” is a timeless fable about a kind-hearted boy with fiery curls who meets a gentle Baker Mouse under a magical tree. Gifted with a coat woven from angel’s hair, the boy begins an unforgettable journey—encountering a hungry Goat, a sweet-toothed Gnome, and grumbling Trolls.
Every step tests his generosity… until the ancient magic of the Banyan Tree decides his fate.

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Discover the Magic Underneath the Banyan Tree
The Generous Boy
  • The boy with fiery auburn curls who sets out with fine crusty bread and a kind heart.
The Hungry Goat
  • A polite yet perpetually hungry creature who makes quick work of the boy's.
The Grumbling Trolls
  • The ancient inhabitants of the hills. They are drawn down by the smell of fine bread.

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Readers’ Reviews

“A truly charming and memorable fable! Zimmerman weaves a beautiful narrative about the importance of integrity. My children loved the kind Baker Mouse and the dramatic ending where the Banyan Tree’s magic saves the day. A wonderful, timeless lesson on keeping one’s word.”
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