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Milly Cow Gives Milk Synopsis
First paperback edition in this topical non-fiction collection about sustainability, now expanded to include new material.
A child follows a day in the life of Milly the cow, as she munches grass with her friends, drinks gallons of water, makes cow pats in the field, and visits the milking parlour with her farmer. Milly's milk is made into butter, cheese and yoghurt.
This series encourages children to be environmentally aware by understanding where their food comes from. Each book is full of information that has been fact checked, yet presented in a simple and stylish way to spark the interest of both young children and adults.
There is a simple quiz and fun facts at the end to explain more about dairy farming and produce, and this new edition includes a gallery of cow breeds, and a simple recipe using milk.
See the fun resources and teaching resources at scallywagpress.com/resources.html#shellyhen
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Press Reviews
Deborah Chancellor Press Reviews
'A perfect introduction to how milk is produced...There is rich vocabulary: herd, parlour, dusk, bulge, guzzles, and a word quiz and milk facts reinforce new word learning.' Just Imagine
'Attractive, clear illustrations enhance the text. This important book, endorsed by The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, teaches young children how their food is produced and helps them to appreciate their environment.' The English Association
'The text is fact-filled but never dull.' Books for Keeps
'A lovely introduction to how milk is produced ... The series would be a wonderful addition to discussions on sustainability ... an entertaining and informative read.' The School Librarian
'A factual picture book with simplistic yet adorable illustrations that comes as one of a four-part collection showing children where their food comes from and what farms are like.' Big Issue North
'Ask a group of young children where milk comes from and if my experience is anything to go by, some of them will name a supermarket. Now here's a simple picture book, the first of a series, that goes right back to grass roots.' Red Reading Hub
'An enlightening and entertaining new picture book series which helps children to understand where their food comes from... and just how precious it is ... Message in a bottle for your little eco-warriors...' Wigan Today
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About Deborah Chancellor
Deborah Chancellor lives in rural Essex with her husband and extended family (two grown up sons, their partners and her 5 year-old grandchild).
She has been in children’s book publishing all her working life; first as an editor, then as a writer. Deborah has worked on books for all ages covering a wide range of topics: from dinosaurs to space travel and everything in between – including honey bees!
Deborah has been shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award with Real Lives: Harriet Tubman, and the third title of her Follow my Food series, Shelly Hen Lays Eggs, was short listed for the Teach Early Years Award.
Q & A with the Author about her book The Perfect Rebel
What made you want to write this book?
Emily Davison, because she was an amazing woman who did everything she could to help give women more rights. Today, Emily’s story is almost forgotten ... but not quite. I wanted to write it down so more people could hear about it.
Who is your role model?
My daughter Imogen is my role model. She never lets her dyslexia stop her from trying her best, and being really cheerful about everything that she does.
Which suffragette do you most admire?
The suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst. She stood up for her beliefs, even though it didn’t make her popular with some people. She really wanted to make a difference to the world she lived in.
If you could meet Emily Davison, what would you say to her?
I would ask Emily what I should say to people who can’t be bothered to vote.
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