Milly Cow Gives Milk

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

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Age range 3+

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. Millys milk is made into butter, cheese and yoghurt.

Reviews

A perfect introduction to how milk is producedThere 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 heres 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

Author Bio

Deborah Chancellor has written over a hundred books for children and has been shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award. She lives with her family in Saffron Walden, Essex. Julia Groves lives with her family in Norfolk. Her previous series My Animal Babies was been nominated for the Progressive Pre-School Awards.