Books with author Pauline Oud

A new book in the Lily and Milo series which are about all occassions! Lily and Milo are going to eat outside. There's a table in the garden, but it still needs to be set. First, they take a tablecloth, cutlery and plates. Then they pick fruit, bread, vegetables, a drink and a dessert. They put everything in their little cart and go outside. But where has all the food gone when they set the table? A cheerful story about choosing food and setting the table. For toddlers ages 24 months and up with a focus on the child's daily life.

“These simple, colorful stories could be used in story time… or as beginning readers.” - School Library JournalIt’s Spring! Lily and Milo go outside to plant a garden. In the grass they find a beautiful egg. It’s red with white stripes. Maybe the egg fell out of a bird’s nest?A simple, interactive story about springtime. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

Ian's new potty makes him feel like a big boy. He is excited to know he will wear real underpants and go to the potty, but the new system will take some getting used to. Ian sits on the potty, but nothing happens. When he is out playing, he feels a tickle in his tummy, and his pants are wet. This sympathetic story about a universal situation will help children understand that mastering this new skill takes time and patience, and everyone is entitled to a few slip-ups. Ian wears big boy underpants, builds a big boy fort, eats a big boy sandwich, and finally learns to use the potty like the big boy he knows he is. When he achieves his goal, it is time to help mom empty the potty, wash his hands, and go outside to play with the other big boys.

Sarah is very excited to get her first pair of big girl underwear, but it also means she has to learn how to use the big girl toilet and that will take some practice. The reassuring story and illustrations help children and parents to relate to the challenges of potty training, and children will share in Sarah's triumph. From understanding when to know it's time for a potty break to encouraging hand washing, the charming story will resonate with toddlers taking this big step in growing up.

In these charming stories about an innocent rabbit, Lily, and her mischievous mouse friend, Milo, there is a focus on a child’s daily activities. The repetition of different objects on each page serves as a memory game for toddlers, the cheeky humor creates a unique learning experience, and rounded corners and heavy paper will stand up to tiny hands turning pages. Milo is throwing Lily a birthday party! This charming story follows Milo as he prepares for Lily’s celebration, from putting up decorations and finding the perfect party hat to choosing music and setting the table with a festive tablecloth—and of course, plenty of cake.

“Great for toddlers and their favorite grownups to snuggle up and read together.” ― Mom Read It See how little Billy-Bob yawns! It’s time to go to sleep. But hey, what is that sound? Little Billy-Bob is climbing out of his bed! What are you doing, little Billy-Bob? A cheerful and reassuring book about going to bed. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

The perfect Christmas story to read this Holiday Season! Lily and Milo are going to buy a Christmas tree. They are wearing warm clothes because it's snowing. In the garden, they make a snowman. In the house, they choose decorations for the tree: ornaments, tinsel, and a gold topper! But when the Christmas tree is ready, Milo is nowhere to be found... A cozy Christmas story featuring favorite friends, Lily and Milo. For toddlers aged 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

In these charming stories about an innocent rabbit, Lily, and her mischievous mouse friend, Milo, there is a fun focus on a child’s daily activities. The repetition of different objects on each page serves as a memory game for toddlers, the cheeky humor creates a unique learning experience, and rounded corners and heavy paper will stand up to tiny hands turning pages. It is discovered, through the beautiful illustrations, that Milo has been sneakily removing an item of clothing for every piece that Lily puts on—and they are still not ready to go outside to play.

"These lovable characters in simple, recognizable scenes will easily engage toddlers in basic language development." -- Kirkus Reviews Lily and Milo put on their red boots. They are going to play outside! They jump in puddles and play in the sand with a green shovel. Milo gets a balloon. A yellow one. Can you help them find all these colors? A fun story about playing together and identifying colors. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s language development.

In these charming stories about an innocent rabbit, Lily, and her mischievous mouse friend, Milo, there is a fun focus on a child’s daily activities. The repetition of different objects on each page serves as a memory game for toddlers, the cheeky humor creates a unique learning experience, and rounded corners and heavy paper will stand up to tiny hands turning pages. Lily and Milo are excited about their trip to the zoo for there are so many animals to see. Elephants are walking on the sand and polar bears are strolling on the ice while giraffes munch on the leafy trees and monkeys swing on ropes. Sea lions frolic in the water, tigers prowl the rocks, and penguins skitter on the ice. At last Lily and Milo have seen all the animals there are to see in the zoo so they head for home, but there is a surprise in Milo's wagon! The friends discover that the zoo is not the only place to see wildlife. This tale of creatures great and small will entertain and amuse curious toddlers.

"VERDICT A brightly colored seasonal read-aloud that will engage children and allow for natural questioning and conversation." - School Library JournalFall is here! Lily and Milo go exploring in the woods. They see a hedgehog, nuts, apples, mushrooms, and lots of colored leaves. The woods are so pretty in fall! Milo wants to take everything home.A simple and interactive story about the woods in the fall. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.