Most Popular Books by Victoria Parker

In “The Lion and Mouse,” a lion catches a mouse that begs to be set free, offering a favor in the future. The lion doesn’t think the mouse could ever help him—until the little mouse is the one to free him from a net! This and 14 other fables will introduce readers to the lessons of Aesop, including “The Eagle and the Beetle,” another tale telling about the greatness of the small. Lovely, full-color illustrations add charm and fun to these fables, enhancing the reading experience and readers’ enjoyment.

Provides information and steps to help family and friends, including doing chores, babysitting, and visiting.

Presents basic information about what hearing disorders are, what can cause them, and how people with hearing disorders deal with them.

The text is young and simple, and clearly portrays helpful morals through fun characters that young readers can relate to. All of the classic, best-loved fables have been included, as well as some lesser-known stories that have been retold to intrigue and entertain children for the very first time.

This book helps children to develop critical thinking and debating skills. It examines the topic of animal rights in a lively and accessible way. Information is presented to help readers deliberate, debate, and decide for themselves. The book looks at animal rights: what the current situation is, how far animal rights should go, and how far should they go in the future. The book covers eating meat, animals in sport, animals in medical testing, and the alternatives we could consider.

Why do we need homes to live? Find out in this informative title that explains the importance of homes to all living things.

Takes a comprehensive look at the life cycle of the frog.

The books in this essential series for young readers look at key citizenship topics. Each book considers an aspect of citizenship, explains why certain behavior is important, and asks readers to think about relevant issues.

Shows different shades of blue and the colors that result when blue is mixed with other colors.

Explores the summer season through various activities that children may take part in.

Pompeii was in one of the most crowded parts of Italy. In the busy town there were housed, shops, workshops, a theater, temples, sports grounds, and even a swimming pool. Then a massive volcanic eruption destroyed it all. The town lay buried for centuries before diggers exposed secrets of ancient Roman life. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this exciting read about life in ancient Roman times. This book explains how archaeologists have pieced together the evidence of the eruption.

A princess in hiding Dispatched by the king to retrieve his headstrong, errant daughter, Lucas Garcia thought this was just another day at the office. That''s before he meets Princess Claudine Verbault, who''s adamant that returning to the kingdom that banished her as a child is never going to happen. A barely concealed attraction! Hidden from the spotlight, the now-independent Claudia has learned the art of being the anti-perfect princess. But Lucas does not look like the kind of man to accept insubordination! If only she could bargain with this frustratingly immovable man…and give him something to distract him from his duty!

Applies the math functions of measuring and comparing to different structures and how tall they are, and includes an activity and quiz.

Presents basic information about what epilepsy and seizures are, what can cause them, how people deal with them, and what it is like to have a friend with epilepsy.

Takes a comprehensive look at the characteristics of a sunflower as it develops from a seed into a flower.

Shows differences between objects that are rough and ones that are smooth.

Explores the fall season through various activities that children may take part in.

Takes a comprehensive look at the characteristics of the chicken, from egg to adult.

This is a selection of Bible stories for children simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about doubting Thomas, Saul on the road to Damascus and John''s vision of heaven.

Real-life stories of how young people from around the world have overcome personal challenges.

This is a selection of Gospel stories for children. Read about Jesus and the children, the blind beggar who was given back his sight and the parable of the lost coins.

''Bible Stories'' contains favourite tales from the Old and New Testament, which have been simply retold to capture a child''s interest. Engagingly illustrated, each title contains up to ten stories which introduce children to the main characters and events of the Bible.

Presents basic information about what asthma is, what causes it, how people deal with it, and what it is like to have a friend with asthma.

Using simple text and pictures, this book explains the different types of diabetes, and how it is lived with.

The Titanic was the largest, most luxurious passenger ship in the world. In 1912 it hit an iceberg while traveling from England to the United States. An enormous gash was made in the side and ice-cold water began rushing in. Within hours, this floating palace had plunged to the bottom of the ocean. Over 1500 people died and, along with them, the idea that any ship is unsinkable. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. This book explains how and why the Titanic sank.

Photographs and simple text identify the many things children might see or do while taking their first trip on an airplane.

This is a selection of Gospel stories for children, simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about the three wise men, cruel King Herod and Jesus'' first miracle.

Presents basic information about what Down syndrome is, what might cause it, how people deal with it, and what it is like to have a friend with Down syndrome.

Real-life stories of how young people are working to protect the environment.

This is a selection of Gospel stories for children. Read about the first Palm Sunday, Jesus'' last supper with his disciples and the story of the cross.

Examines different kinds of relationships, discussing why they work and what to do when they do not work.

Introduces and describes the daily lives of three children from different parts of Mexico--Mexico City, the mountain village of Huejuqilla, and a seaside village in Yucutan.

Young readers learn ways in which to help the environment and why this is important.

Learn about what happens in the hospital.

''Bible Stories'' contains favourite tales from the Old and New Testament, which have been simply retold to capture a child''s interest. Engagingly illustrated, each title contains up to ten stories which introduce children to the main characters and events of the Bible.