Books with author Laura Parker

A is for ANGELS that come from above. These beings are agents of God's light and love... Mississippi wordsmith and collage artist Laurie Parker, creator of such rhyming favorites loved by both children and adults as in Everywhere in Mississippi, Louisiana Alphabet, The Turtle Saver, and It Really Said Christmas, has now crafted a beautiful Bible Alphabet book. The author / illustrator's tenth book, A for Angels is especially designed to have something for all ages: * Bible story pictures in an ABC format for little eyes * Lyrical rhymes for reading-age children * Scripture for adults Classic Bible stories are retold lyrically in Parker's trademark poetic style that celebrates language, fosters vocabulary development, and begs to be read out loud! B is for BETHLEHEM. Long, long ago, Beams from a star bathed this small town below. A barn there glowed brightly with beautiful light Because of a baby boy born there one night. The animals bowed. Shepherds came to behold. It's one of the best Bible tales ever told. This child in a blanket brought God's love to earth, And that's why believers still honor his birth. A for Angels is richly illustrated with Parker's unique collage artwork, making it a beautiful coffee table book!

Dark Shadows: Heiress of Collinwood is the continuing the story of the classic TV show, Dark Shadows by series star, Lara Parker.“My name is Victoria Winters, and my journey continues . . . .”An orphan with no knowledge of her origins, Victoria Winters first came to the great house of Collinwood as a Governess. It didn’t take long for the Collins family’s many buried secrets, haunted history, and rivalries with evil forces to catch up to Victoria and cast the newcomer adrift in time, trapped between life and death.At last returned to the present, Victoria is called back to Collinwood by a mysterious letter. Hoping to fill in the gaps of her memories by meeting with the people who knew her best, Victoria returns to the aging mansion. However, she soon discovers that the entire Collins family is missing—except for Barnabas Collins, a vampire whose own dark curse is well known. Victoria discovers that she has been named sole heir to the estate, if only she can prove her own identity.Beset by danger and dire warnings, Victoria must discover what dread fate has befallen Collinwood, even as she finally uncovers a shocking truth long hidden in the shadows . . .At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Heidi the stick insect prepares for her first day of school in this “whimsical and warm” (Children’s Book Daily) picture book in the tradition of Where’s Waldo.Heidi is a stick insect, tall and long like the twig of a tree. It’s her first day at a busy bug school, where she hopes to learn and make new friends. But finding friends isn’t easy when no one can find you!

Dark Shadows: Heiress of Collinwood is the continuing the story of the classic TV show, Dark Shadows by series star, Lara Parker.“My name is Victoria Winters, and my journey continues . . . .”An orphan with no knowledge of her origins, Victoria Winters first came to the great house of Collinwood as a Governess. It didn’t take long for the Collins family’s many buried secrets, haunted history, and rivalries with evil forces to catch up to Victoria and cast the newcomer adrift in time, trapped between life and death.At last returned to the present, Victoria is called back to Collinwood by a mysterious letter. Hoping to fill in the gaps of her memories by meeting with the people who knew her best, Victoria returns to the aging mansion. However, she soon discovers that the entire Collins family is missing―except for Barnabas Collins, a vampire whose own dark curse is well known. Victoria discovers that she has been named sole heir to the estate, if only she can prove her own identity.Beset by danger and dire warnings, Victoria must discover what dread fate has befallen Collinwood, even as she finally uncovers a shocking truth long hidden in the shadows . . .

Everywhere in Mississippi is the wonderful, whimsical story of a man in search of his lost dog, Skippy. His journey across the state takes him through over 300 Mississippi cities, towns, and communities, all ingeniously integrated into this twisting, turning tale. In lyrical, rhyming verse, and delightful alliterations, author/illustrator Laurie Parker, a Mississippi native, has woven an enchanting yarn—vividly illustrated—that will engage and amuse Mississippians of all ages. Asked if he has looked in PELAHATCHIE For a dog that was really scratchy, The man replies, "Yes, I've looked there, thanks. I've looked in ROSEDALE, and RED BANKS, CORINTH, COMO, COTTON PLANT, DARLING, DERMA, and DURANT, WAVELAND, WESSON, WEBB, WINONA, VICKSBURG, VARDAMAN, VERONA—Even up in OKOLONA!! I've searched these towns in Mississippi, And still I haven't found my Skippy!"

Hi, my name is Dustin. My name means "Thor's stone" in the Viking language. I live in Scandinavia around AD 800-900. I also have a sister, Ragna. Her name means "giving advice," and boy, does she love to give advice. Our way of life is very different from yours. We had to become tough, strong, and flexible. We were Norwegians, Swedes, and Danes. Our families were farmers, traders, blacksmiths, and craftsman. Most of us lived on farms, even those who lived in towns had gardens and animals in their yards. Everything we needed and used had to be harvested or made by hand. Children had to plant and tend the crops. Also, in the cold winter months when no one really wanted to go outside, except when absolutely necessary, we kept our animals at one end of the long house with us. It did get smelly. Another job for children was cleaning out the poop and pee from the animals each day they were in the house. I have to say our houses were a bit stinky in the winter. Our house is a long house or what you would call a rectangular prism with a fireplace area in the middle and rugs/animal skins hanging to divide the rooms. Ragna and I had to comb our hair every morning, and we had to take a bath every Saturday. You may be wondering if we just walked around in animal skins all day or whether we actually had clothing that looks like it was made of cloth, read to find out. We Vikings are known for our ships. Did you know there are actually two kinds of Viking ships? They were called the longships and knarrs. Come along with me and learn about our lives.

Clever rhymes and alliteration, whimsical collage illustrations, and a fun ABC theme are what make Laurie Parker's books so special! Louisiana Alphabet, the third volume in her unique State Alphabet Book Series, sings the praises of this legendary state -- its unique language, its colorful culture, and its captivating diversity.Readers will enjoy a delightful, lyrical tour of Louisiana, through verses such as this one for the letter P: P's for Brown Pelican -- it's our state bird, And P is for Pontchartrain.What a fun word!P is for Parish -- a county of sorts, And Po Boys and Pralines and Pirogues and Ports!A fun coffee-table book...a great gift for all ages . . . an entertaining and useful teaching tool. . . . Louisiana Alphabet is a treasured keepsake as enchanting as the Pelican State itself! Fall under its spell and you too will see -- Louisiana Alphabet is an A-to-Z jubilee!