Bring Gideon & Milo to Your Classroom or Library
Children’s stories by Lester C. Lacey about Gideon, a thoughtful boy, and Milo, his Yorkshire terrier—created for shared reading and conversations about courage, curiosity and friendship.
Book 1: Gideon, Milo, and the Great Shadow
A gentle picture book about courage, curiosity, and the bond between a boy and his Yorkshire Terrier, Milo.
Ideal for educators, librarians, reading specialists, and families looking for a calm, emotionally grounded children’s book for ages 6–15.
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.
Invite children to look, listen and wonder during shared reading. Pause to notice the clues, make predictions and talk about what the two friends discover.
Built for Meaningful Reading Time
Read-Aloud Friendly
Clear pacing and gentle storytelling make it easy to use in classroom or library read-alouds.
SEL Support
Supports discussion about courage, uncertainty, curiosity, emotional awareness, and confidence.
Companion Activities
Pairs naturally with printable activities for classroom extension, reflection, and small-group follow-up.
- Ages: 6–15; adapt reading support to the individual child
- Reading Approach: Shared or independent reading according to interests and reading level
- Topics: Courage, Curiosity, Friendship, Emotional Growth
- Format: Picture book / read-aloud
How Schools and Libraries Can Use Gideon & Milo
- Classroom Read-Alouds: for whole-group story time and discussion
- Library Storytime: for school libraries and reading programs
- SEL Conversations: to help students talk about uncertainty, bravery, and emotions
- After-School Programs: for guided reading, enrichment, and activity-based learning
- Reading Intervention Support: for calm, accessible storytelling that invites discussion
Free 12-Page Activity Sampler
Download the free 12-page sampler for drawing, word-search fun, story-making and a leaf-shadow activity. Clear directions, examples and an answer key support flexible use in classrooms, library programs and at home.
Tell Us About Your Classroom, School, or Library
If you are interested in classroom copies, library copies or a donation, tell us about your school or program below. Donation availability and quantities are confirmed individually. We plan to supply the latest approved printing of Book 1; this page does not guarantee placement or delivery.
Created by Julian Publishing
Julian Publishing creates thoughtful, high-quality children’s books designed for families, classrooms, and long-term storytelling.
More stories and activities to share
Milo the Sniffing Detective follows a backyard-visitor mystery. The Volume 1: Courage activity workbook is a paid 32-page paperback with drawing, two word searches and story-making. It is separate from the free 12-page printable sampler. Check each book page for current purchase information.