Books with author Vic Parker

Aphorisms like slow and steady wins the race often prove true when put to the test. Many of these common phrases are summaries of famous fables like The Tortoise and the Hare. Through more than a dozen short fables, readers will be introduced to tried-and-true maxims and morals. Colorful pictures and illustrations accompany each story, enhancing the world of Aesops talking animals and extraordinary situations. Each fable offers readers an opportunity to learn a lesson as well as use their imagination.

Ever wondered how milk gets from the cow in the field to your glass? Filled with photographs, this non-fiction report takes you through every step, from milking the cow to transporting the milk to the supermarket.• Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.• Text type: A non-fiction recount• Children can recap the different stages of milk production in the flow chart on pages 14–15.• Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the world

Learning lessons, such as the importance of kindness instead of harshness or quality over quantity, is often easier through stories. Immersed in a world of talking animals, gods and goddesses, and well-turned phrases, readers will absorb important life lessons from more than a dozen of Aesops fables. Accompanying illustrations in beautiful color add to the magic of stories like The Dog in the Manger. As readers are introduced to new fables and read through old favorites, theyll acquire an understanding of strong character traits to help them navigate successfully in friendships, family life, and treatment of themselves.

The essential girl guide to growing up!Girls Only! focuses on the practicalities, social and personal implications of starting your period, and the physical and emotional developments in puberty. It tells you what happens and when, what you need to know and how to prepare. It answers all the questions girls are dying to ask, but daren't, in a clear, friendly way, using real-life examples. It's the perfect first book about periods for girls from primary school age and upwards, with a reassuring tone and fun, quirky illustrations.The perfect first book about periods for girls of primary school age, information at the right level. Family Interest Parenting