Books with author MaryLou Quillen

Our world changed in the blink of an eye. COVID-19 has brought adjustments to our lives that were unimaginable just a short time ago. For children, these new behaviors and restrictions are confusing and unsettling. Follow along as Perry tries to help his son, Steve, make sense of all the changes while offering hope that healthier days are ahead. The story presents an opportunity for parents to have discussions about the importance of safe health practices, while providing assurance to children that they will be SAFE and LOVED, even during a global pandemic.

Our world changed in the blink of an eye. COVID-19 has brought adjustments to our lives that were unimaginable just a short time ago. For children, these new behaviors and restrictions are confusing and unsettling. Follow along as Perry tries to help his son, Steve, make sense of all the changes while offering hope that healthier days are ahead. The story presents an opportunity for parents to have discussions about the importance of safe health practices, while providing assurance to children that they will be SAFE and LOVED, even during a global pandemic.

Some of life’s best memories are those spent together on a family vacation. Whether camping beside a clear mountain stream or building sandcastles to the sky at the beach, those treasured moments last long past the carefree days of childhood. Come along and share the joys of a child’s summer vacation in this easy-to-read rhyming tale of happy days by the sea making memories.

Have you ever planned the PERFECT vacation, only to have someone not want to go? Perry is adventurous and plans a great summer trip but his son, Steve, wants to vacation a little closer to home. Actually, he wants to just stay home. What could possibly be exciting about staying at home? Find out what happens when Perry pulls out all the stops to create the perfect SUMMER STAYCATION!

Storms are natural wonders that occur frequently in warm weather. While they are spectacular to watch, they are often frightening to children. The loud claps of thunder with accompanying bolts of lightning can even unnerve adults. With this in mind, MaryLou provides a simple message for children explaining what to do when there is an approaching storm. The various elements of the storm are explained, including safety, using colorful pictures and lyrical rhymes. The goal of this book is to create an understanding of what to expect during storms and to realize the many benefits that storms provide.

Everyone loves Halloween, but sometimes it can seem a little ‘too scary’ to little kids. In this rhyming tale, many of the best creature features of the Holiday are included but with a gentle twist. Come along and join little witches, mummies and more, as they travel from door to door. Remember to put your pumpkin face in a special spooky place. After all, Halloween is a time to enjoy all the ‘scary’ fun with your girls and boys!Coloring pages included!

Celebrate the holidays with the adventures of Perry the Penguin, as he tries to save Christmas. In this timeless tale, a catastrophe is brewing when a certain wish list is lost and doesn’t make it into Santa’s mail sack. As Perry hears of the plight that could ruin Christmas, he sets out on an incredible journey to reach the North Pole by Christmas day. Someone special is counting on him! Will he make it in time?

It’s springtime in the forest! Bees are buzzing, birds are singing and butterflies softly float through sunny skies. What starts as a beautiful spring day suddenly takes an unexpected turn! This is the story of a little girl who learns how valuable the kindness of others can be in times of trouble. Riley is very grateful that the adage ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed’ is alive and well in the woodlands by her home. Lyrical rhymes and delightful illustrations bring this sweet tale to life as they capture the beauty and magic of blossoming friendships.

The “ABC’s of Emotions and Me” helps kids find the words to describe their feelings through entertaining, funny food scenarios. This Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concept book teaches children positive responses to their emotions while learning to manage their behaviors. It encourages empathy and self-awareness while allowing kids to see the impact of their actions and moods on others. Rhyming and easy-to-read verse correspond to each letter of the alphabet, allowing easy recall while building an emotional vocabulary. This can be a great tool for parents, teachers, and therapists as they assist children in developing their social senses and skills.“C helps me learn that others have needsCaring for those around me with deeds” “D is for Doubtful when I am unsureBut trying feels better when I do it more”

Welcome to the world of Baby Animals of Africa. This book is a kid-friendly introduction to some of our favorite creatures in their natural habitats. It includes fun facts about their physical characteristics, family life and habits. Beautiful pictures of baby animals grace each page in vivid color. It is written from each animal’s perspective with a special greeting for the reader. Join the safari and fall in love with some of the cutest babies that roam the savannas and grasslands of Africa!

Storms are natural wonders that occur frequently in warm weather. While they are spectacular to watch, they are often frightening to children. The loud claps of thunder with accompanying bolts of lightning can even unnerve adults. With this in mind, MaryLou provides a simple message for children explaining what to do when there is an approaching storm. The various elements of the storm are explained, including safety, using colorful pictures and lyrical rhymes. The goal of this book is to create an understanding of what to expect during storms and to realize the many benefits that storms provide.

“You are what you eat” so how do we teach children to choose the foods that will help them live healthy lives? By teaching them about nutrition. In this final book in the ‘Healthy Me’ series, MaryLou presents an array of fresh food options with bold ‘real food’ images. Lyrical rhymes and fun food facts accompany the letters of the alphabet displaying healthy foods in the colors of the rainbow. Since food is an important daily necessity, let’s begin by showing little ones what healthy choices look like. Enjoy!