Books that include a character called MILO
Milo Imagines The World
Matt de la Pena
Shortlisted for the Yoto Kate Greenaway Medal 2022.Milo Imagines the World is a warm and richly satisfying story from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling picture book duo, about a little boy with a big imagination who learns that you can't know anyone just by looking at them. Set in a bustling city, and full of a family love that binds even in difficult circumstances.Milo is on a train journey through the city with his older sister, looking at the faces of the other passengers and drawing pictures of their lives. Milo wonders if perhaps the little boy in bright white trainers is living in a castle with a moat and a butler. But when the little boy gets off at the same stop and joins the same queue as him, Milo realises that you can't judge by appearances and that we are all more alike than we are different: both boys are visiting their mothers in prison.Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson once again deliver a hugely powerful and enjoyable picture book, full of rich details both to look at and to talk about. Anyone who has ever travelled on public transport will relate to Milo's journey.
Characters: Milo
Milo's Monster: A Big Bright Feelings Book
Tom Percival
Milo and Jay have always been best friends . . . until one day, a green-eyed monster appears! A book about dealing with jealousy, from the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series by Tom PercivalBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl called Suzi moves in next door, Milo starts to feel left out. The jealous feeling gets stronger and stronger - until suddenly, a GREEN-EYED MONSTER pops up beside him! Soon, the monster is poisoning Milo's thoughts. It won't leave him alone!Can Milo find a way to free himself from the monster and repair his friendship?Warm and uplifting, Milo's Monster is an inspiring story about dealing with feelings of jealousy. It's the ideal starting point for helping children to build strong friendships and say goodbye to jealous feelings.Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for talking about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.
Milo and Monty
Roxana De Rond
Milo and Monty are very different dogs. Monty enjoys hugs and noisy playtimes, but Milo prefers to avoid people and hide in a cosy, quiet space. One day, during a family reunion, Milo finds cousin Henry is hiding in his special space. Like Milo, Henry finds hugs uncomfortable, dislikes loud noises, and has a favourite toy that he takes everywhere. A heartwarming story about family and the small changes we can make to accommodate the needs of others.
Milo the Koala's mum is in hospital
Molly Watts
Milo the Koala's mum is in hospital. Follow Milo as he finds out about what his mum is up to in hospital and how Nurse Dotty and her colleagues are looking after her. A fun rhyming story with bold and colourful pictures. .Perfect for any children who have a parent, grandparent or relative who are in hospital. About Nurse Dotty Books: Nurse Dotty books aim to alleviate anxiety around being admitted to hospital for children and their families through giving truthful information in a reassuring and friendly manner. They are packed with pictures and references to equipment and procedures presented through a rhyming story with cartoon illustrations. This helps to, in a child friendly manner, introduce and explain some of the experiences they will have during theirs or a family members hospital admission.
Rhinos Don't Cry
Mark Grist
Milo's a rhino. He likes to do all sorts of rhino-y things . . . He likes writing and climbing and banister-sliding and mountain bike riding, he paints and he sings. Milo just loves being a rhino - but there's one small problem . . . rhinos don't cry. At least that's what Spike-O Mcree, his movie-star hero, always says. But when Milo meets Spike-O face to face, he finds out that not only is crying OK, it's also very brave! This energetic and engaging rhyming story is the first in a series of books highlighting the importance of children expressing their feelings.
Characters: Milo
Milo Is Missing Something
Vern Kousky
In this rhythmic, lively read-aloud for the youngest children, a little octopus named Milo is searching the ocean for something he's missing. What could it be? The ocean world is strange and new. The coral reefs so colorful. The deep sea caves are dark and cozy. So what is Milo missing? Come along with Milo, a small yellow octopus, as he hatches from his egg and begins to explore the vast ocean. He's sure he's missing something, but he can't quite figure out what it could be. And so he sets off on an ocean adventure, swimming way down deep to explore sunken shipwrecks and traveling from shore to shore, befriending polar bears and jellyfish along the way. Eventually, Milo is too tired to search any longer and falls asleep on the ocean floor. Young ocean fans will love this simple aquatic mystery and delight in the big reveal of what he's been missing--his family!
Characters: Milo
Farm to Foodhall: The Magic Ingredient
Linda Chapman
Created in partnership with HarperCollins Farm to Foodhall: The Magic Ingredient tells the story of 12 year old Amalia who wants to make the eprfect feast for her grandad's birthday, she knows she'll need the perfect ingredients to make it special - but even more important than that will be finding the magic ingredient.
Astronaut (Let's Pretend Sets)
Priddy Books
Priddy Books' Let's Pretend: Astronaut is the latest addition to the Let's Pretend series, offering future astronauts an absolute treat. With fun, space themed play pieces, and a board book with holes to fit the pieces into, this bright, colourful set is ideal for children aged 3+.
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