Books with author Pauline Youd

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.

“Goodbye house!” Ian yells from the moving van. “Goodbye neighbor! Goodbye Spotty! Goodbye swing! Goodbye street! We’re moving house!” Ian puts all his toys in a box: he’s moving. The moving men carry everything out. Ian’s new house is beautiful, but he has to get used to it. Fortunately, his bed is there and all his favorite toys are in his room. Soon Ian feels right at home. A warm and reassuring picture book about moving house. In a comforting way, Pauline Oud tells about how moving can be exciting, but also a little scary. For children ages 24 months and up.

"An excellent and interesting book about appreciating your siblings." ― Rogene Carter, educatorSophie always wanted a little sister. Instead she got a little brother. At first she was angry, but then Sophie had an idea. Pigtails, a pink dress... and little brother! Sophie's pretend-sister is the perfect solution, until she finds out that having a little brother isn't so bad after all.A book about expectations and acceptance, and about loving little sisters and little brothers. For children ages 4 and up.

Greg didn’t know how long he had lain on the floor when he came to, but the room was spinning. His right knee was hurting and when he put his hand down to feel it, blood smeared his hand. His back ached, and his elbow felt bruised. He lay quietly for a few minutes and gradually the dizziness subsided somewhat. It was then he heard a cough followed by shuffling footsteps above. Someone else was in the house! His thoughts filled with pictures of the escaped prisoner. His heart raced and his mouth went dry. He had better be quiet and wait till whoever it was had gone. Greg’s nose began itching with the dust. He tried to stifle it but a sneeze rocked his whole body.

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. A trip to the beach for best friends Lily and Milo means there is much to do. There are swimsuits to chose—checks or polka dots, two-piece or one?—towels to select, and sun screen is a must! Then they must choose the right sun umbrella and decide which hats, sunglasses, and flip-flops to wear. There are decisions to be made about toys, snacks, and beverages, too. Finally their little cart is brimming with all their gear. Bright colors, simple artwork, and gentle humor make the preparations fun for very young toddlers. But will these two friends ever make it out the door?

The man drew up outside the shadowy house. He cut the engine. The vehicle glided silently behind the studio which stood apart from the house. He pulled on the hand brake, clutching the Molotov cocktail bomb in his left hand. The summer night was dark. He could hear the trill of cicadas but he ignored them. Silently he made his way to the studio window. The girl had her back to him.His stomach was churning with hate as he lit the rag stuck in the glass bottle, filled with petrol, and pushed the window wider. Then he hurled the bomb with all his might at the shorts the girl was wearing. There was screaming as the flames took hold and running footsteps as the father appeared behind his daughter. The man didn’t wait to see more. He raced back to his car and scrambled into the driver’s seat, started the engine, switched the headlights on, and put the gears into reverse. Before he steered the car backwards he saw someone lit up by his departing beams. Someone he didn’t want to see.

The day was burning hot, with mirages shimmering on the road ahead. On either side, the soil was red and the paddocks contained only stubble, for the wheat had been harvested. Sheep dotted the parched earth, vainly, it seemed to Kathleen, trying to find food in the unforgiving soil.She hoped she had made the right decision, starting her teaching career in a farming town miles from anywhere. She knew practically nothing about Mount George— except that it was small.What was the kindergarten like? Would she get on with the parents and committee? And the children! Especially the children. Would they be hard to manage? What did this year of 1967 hold for her? So many questions. And the answers were not far away. Kathleen’s faithful Holden Torana showed she had driven 154 miles from Perth with only thirty to go, until she would be at her new home.Kathleen’s adventure had begun…And so had the mystery...

Sarah’s mom is having a baby and Sarah cannot wait to become a big sister. When the baby first arrives, Sarah gives her new brother a kiss and her old rattle as a present. Taking her big-sister duties seriously, she helps daddy change the baby's diaper and give him a bath. But when people come to visit the baby and bring him gifts, Sarah feels left out. Then grandma and grandpa give Sarah a present that makes her feel special again. This delightful book tells the timeless story of a girl celebrating a new addition to her family.

“Look how big Mommy’s belly is! It looks like a balloon!” says Ian. “Hello, who is in that belly? Baby, are you ready yet?” Ian is going to be a big brother, but it takes some getting used to. At first, everything belonged to him, and he could play with anything. The little bottle, the little cradle, the little top, the little bath, and the little baby seat were toys for Ian and his toy bunny. When he becomes a big brother, Ian suddenly has to share all his toys. When the baby also takes up his mommy’s entire lap, Ian is fed up. But then something unexpected happens…. A warm and tender picture book about a toddler who has to get used to the fact that he is not an only child anymore. Pauline Oud paint a playful and familiar picture of what goes on in a child’s mind when a new little brother or sister comes home. For children aged 30 months and up. Guided Reading Level I

Brown mud oozed around Greg’s rubber boots, making a soft swishing sound as he worked. The sun was warm on his back. He could hear bird song and the rustle of a breeze through the gum trees above. There was no sound of people around. Or was there? He stiffened. Someone was coming down the steep bank, slipping and sliding on the gravel. Greg looked around hastily. A tall grass tree with three black trunks stood nearby. Quickly he threw down his trowel into a clump of reeds and hid behind the grass tree.As he watched, a scruffy, furtive youth scrambled up to a group of rocks under a tree and stuffed a bulging sack down among the granite boulders. Then he returned the way he had come, passing within centimetres of Greg’s hiding place.Greg froze. What was in the sack? And just what could he do about it?

A sweet Christmas story with gentle humor from author-illustrator Pauline Oud! It’s almost Christmas! Ian helps Dad bring in the big Christmas tree. Mom and Ian decorate it with beautiful lights and shining stars. There are presents under the tree! On Christmas Day Grandma and Granddad come to visit. Everyone wears fancy clothes and Granddad tells Ian the Christmas story. Ian and Flap like Christmas a lot! A warm, appealing picture book about one of the most special days of the whole year. Pauline Oud tells a story about one family’s Christmas tradition with gentle humor. For children ages 30 months and up.