Books with author Michael Parr

Back when the world was much younger than it is now, I had a very bushy long beard. My young nieces liked to crawl up on my knee, and we'd do some serious exploring, looking for wild animals in my beard. You'd be amazed at how many elephants, giraffes, and lions we found with a little help from our imagination. "Grandpa's Magic Beard" is just an extension on all the trips we made into my beard, looking for exotic creatures. This time, Grandpa and his two granddaughters, Sofia and Emily, use some magic words to take them on a trip into the World of Dreams in Grandpa's beard.

When the silliest Zookeeper in the world receives a mysterious box labelled "PENGUIN" and a half burnt letter with it, he goes into a panic. What is a "penguin" anyway? It's probably a scaly, scary animal with wings, a tail and horns, he decides! Can the readers help him realise what a penguin REALLY looks like? IF that's what is even inside the box in the first place...A funny picture book for 4-8 yr olds.

The complete story of the actor's career, including his secret gay life. Raymond Burr (1917-1993) was an enigma. A film noir star regularly known for his villainous roles in movies like Rear Window, he delighted millions of viewers each week with the top-rated shows Perry Mason and Ironside, which ran virtually uninterrupted for 20 years. But Burr was leading a secret gay life at a time in Hollywood when such a lifestyle was akin to career suicide. He invented a tragic biography for himself in which he was mythologized as a heartbroken husband and father. There was even an invented affair with a teenage Natalie Wood, 21 years his junior. He fought for truth as Perry Mason and Robert T. Ironside, yet he couldn't admit his own deception. Burr met his partner, struggling actor Robert Benevides, on the set of Perry Mason, and they remained together for over 35 years until Burr's death. Together, they built a business empire, traveled the world, and shared their passion for orchids and fine wine - keeping the true nature of their relationship a secret from all but their closest friends - a secret revealed here for the first time in depth.

Robin Hood in Red Fur!Refreshingly different, this early biography tells the story of Santa Claus from birth through his first ride. It presents Santa as a full-blooded young man, a reluctant hero motivated by love.The story is fun and exciting, featuring sword fights, dank castles, hidden treasure, fierce Vikings, daring escapes, the secret elf civilization, deceit, jealousy, humor and young romance.The Book answers historicalquestions about Santa such as: Where was Santa was born? What was he was like as a kid? How did he get his name? How did he get to the North pole? What are the Elves names? Why does Santa brings us gifts on Christmas eve? Why is his suit red? Why does he go down chimneys? Why do bad kids get soot in their stockings?YOUNG SANTA is destined to become a holiday classic for young and old to enjoy year after year!