Stories and activities by Lester C. Lacey
Gideon & Milo Books
Two picture books about a boy and his Yorkie, plus a companion activity workbook. Choose a story to share or a page to make your own.
Book 1 · Picture book
Gideon, Milo, and the Great Shadow
A mysterious shadow sends a thoughtful boy and his Yorkie on a gentle adventure. Together, they look closer and take one brave little step at a time.
Book 2 · Picture book · Coming soon
Milo the Sniffing Detective
Who has been visiting the yard? Gideon and Milo follow sunflower shells, soft scratches and other little clues to discover a new neighbor.
Companion workbook · Paid paperback · Coming soon
Gideon & Milo Activity Book: Volume 1: Courage
Grab a pencil and keep exploring. Drawing, two word searches, story-making and a leaf-shadow experiment bring the story world onto the page.
Which book should we start with?
Begin with The Great Shadow for a gentle story about courage and looking closer. Choose Milo the Sniffing Detective for a backyard mystery about noticing clues and working together. Each story can be enjoyed on its own.
The paid Volume 1: Courage activity workbook is a separate companion, with drawing, puzzles and story-making. Its paperback has 32 printed pages: 31 content pages plus a closing page.
Buying and edition information
The Great Shadow links to its Amazon product page. Visit each title’s details page for its description and current purchase information. Check the retailer’s edition, price and delivery details before ordering.
Start with a free activity
Download the free 12-page printable sampler for drawing, a word search with an answer key, story-making and a leaf-shadow activity. Friendly directions and examples help children choose where to begin.
The sampler is separate from the paid Volume 1: Courage workbook. No purchase or email signup is needed for the download.
Get the free 12-page samplerPlanning a classroom or library reading? Visit Schools & Libraries and the reading resources.