Books with author MaryLou Quillen

This endearing holiday book encourages little ones to get into the Christmas spirit while counting their way to a great Christmas day! Engaging illustrations, featuring an adorable ‘Snow Buddy’, allow children to discover the magic of holiday preparations. Grab your milk and cookies, sit back, and enjoy the fun-filled activities as we count our way to Christmas!

Being a good neighbor is important, even if you are just sharing a backyard. In this silly tale, we meet a squirrel collecting acorns, who is surprised when his neighborly deeds make him the unexpected hero at a child’s birthday party. In the end, it’s the little things that we do for others that make OUR lives extra-special. It’s important to teach our children, that if we try, we can all spread kindness and become a hero to someone else.

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.

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!

Set your sights on an adventure through the Cosmos with the Hubble Telescope. This book, specifically designed for kids, sparks imagination as they travel through time and space to see fantastical nebulae and distant galaxies. They will see stellar nurseries, where baby stars are born, and witness the aftermath of a dying star that has become a supernova. The spectacular photos paint a picture of our Universe and beckon everyone to become a lifelong Stargazer!

Set your sights on an adventure through the Cosmos with the Hubble Telescope. This book, specifically designed for kids, sparks imagination as they travel through time and space to see fantastical nebulae and distant galaxies. They will see stellar nurseries, where baby stars are born, and witness the aftermath of a dying star that has become a supernova. The spectacular photos paint a picture of our Universe and beckon everyone to become a lifelong Stargazer! BONUS 24” x 36” POSTER DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE WITH PRINTED BOOK PURCHASE.

Young children (0-6) can go on an adventure through the alphabet with a host of diverse characters, while learning healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The easy rhymes flow into a catchy rhythm that make this book easy-to-read and fun to say out loud. Bright and colorful illustrations make each page eye-catching and memorable. Come along and join the fun!

Children are naturally curious. This curiosity often leads to questions that can be complicated to answer. In this book, MaryLou presents some of the questions that young inquiring minds seek answers to and provides a thoughtful response. Looking at life’s mysteries through the eyes of a child, we realize Love Is often the answer. This sweet book is perfect for reflection at the end of the day and talking about the wonders of nature. It provides reassurance about our place in the scheme of life. The questions in the text also provide an opportunity to explore the world and discuss the wonders of life and love together. Parents can share tender moments reaffirming their love for their little ones as everyone prepares for sleep, knowing Love Is always in our hearts and dreams.

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!

There is a well-known theory that we, as adults, use food to “eat our feelings” rather than dealing with them. This habit, often started in childhood, can lead to many unwise choices and health problems. BUT, what if we could reverse that pattern by using food to identify emotions, giving children the words to address negative feelings before they become problems? In this colorful, kid-oriented book, MaryLou puts a new spin on that idea for a new generation by reflecting various “feelings” with funny food scenarios. Children will find the words to express their emotions while enjoying pictures of beautifully plated fruits and vegetables, with the occasional treat. This can be a great tool for opening a dialogue with your child about their developing emotions and aid them in understanding what they are feeling. So step up to the table and enjoy this special serving of The ABCs of Emotions + Me!

3...2...1...Blastoff! There are exciting missions taking place in Space. Do you know what’s happening beyond our blue planet? In this next phase of the kid-oriented Stargazer Jr. series, MaryLou provides information about the latest space programs and the race to return to the Moon... and then on to Mars! She shares details about the spacecraft that are soaring through the darkness while including many of the fantastic photos that they have transmitted back to Earth. Finally, you will meet two of the coolest crew members of the Space Station team, R2 the Robonaut and Bumble the Astrobee. Let’s liftoff together on an interplanetary journey that’s out of this world and above the blue!