Heartwarming, Kind, and Courageous

The Lily Series is a heartwarming collection of children’s stories that follows Lily as she discovers the beauty of kindness, courage, responsibility, and caring for the world around her. Through adventures such as moonlit rescues, summer days on Grandpa Jim’s farm, and helping animals at a wildlife rescue center, Lily learns that even small acts of compassion can make a big difference. Each story teaches young readers the importance of patience, gentleness, respect for animals and nature, helping others safely, and finding bravery in quiet moments. The series encourages children to notice the needs of others, care for living things, and understand that a kind heart can turn ordinary days into meaningful adventures.

Lily and the Moonlit Rescue

Lily and the Moonlit Rescue is a story about learning to live with loss without letting loss have the final word. It is about discovering that healing does not mean forgetting. It means carrying forward what mattered most. It means letting love keep moving—through our choices, our courage, and the quiet ways we care for others.

Lily and the Summer Farm

When Lily arrives at Grandpa Jim’s farm for the summer, she is not sure what to expect. The farm is peaceful and beautiful, but it is also full of reminders of Ben, whose kindness and love for small acts of care still live on in quiet ways. As Lily spends her days helping with animals, planting seeds, gathering vegetables, repairing what has been broken, and learning from Grandpa Jim, she begins to discover that the farm has many lessons to teach.

Lily and the Wildlife Rescue

When Lily begins volunteering at Turtle Points Wildlife Rescue Center, she thinks helping animals might mean holding them close, comforting them with gentle words, and rushing in whenever something needs saving. But the rescue center teaches her something deeper. Real wildlife rescue takes patience, safety, listening, and respect. Sometimes helping means folding towels, writing careful notes, standing behind a line, keeping a hallway quiet, or letting trained adults do the work. Sometimes the kindest thing a person can do is step back.

Respect all animals, Try new things

The Lily Series brings young readers into a gentle world filled with nature, family, animals, and meaningful acts of care. Lily’s stories show children that adventure does not always have to be loud or grand; sometimes it begins with noticing a small animal in need, helping on a farm, listening to a wise grandparent, or choosing to do the right thing when no one is watching. Through each book, Lily becomes a thoughtful example of how children can make a positive difference by being observant, patient, and willing to help in safe and responsible ways.

Across the series, Lily learns that kindness is more than a feeling—it is something we practice through our choices. Her adventures teach lessons about compassion, bravery, respect for living things, teamwork, and responsibility. Whether she is learning from Grandpa Jim, caring for animals, or discovering the importance of protecting nature, Lily reminds readers that small hands can still do big-hearted things. The Lily Series encourages children to grow in confidence, appreciate the world around them, and understand that caring for others is one of the most important adventures of all.

Smallest acts of courage.

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Kindness Reading

Get ready to earn some major Turtle Points this summer with our first-ever community reading challenge! At ScottMBooks.com, we are celebrating stories that inspire kindness and safety, and we want you to join the fun. Dive into the complete adventures of Thomas, Lily, and Ben—from Thomas Loves His Bike (with his trusty training wheels!) to the courageous night of Lily and the Moonlit Rescue. Keep a log of every book you read and look for ways to practice small acts of helpfulness in your neighborhood. It’s the perfect way for young readers to grow, learn, and discover how easy it is to be a real-life hero, one chapter at a time.

By joining our community, you’ll be the first to receive behind-the-scenes looks at new adventures for Thomas, Lily, and Ben, along with exclusive tips for fostering kindness and safety in young readers.

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Visit Your Local Library

Visiting your local library is a fantastic way to access a wealth of knowledge and resources, often for free. From borrowing the latest books and exploring diverse genres to using computers and high-speed internet, libraries bridge the digital divide. They also serve as vibrant community hubs, offering engaging programs, workshops, and story times for all ages.

Sarasota County Libraries

Fruitville Library
Public library
Sarasota, FL · (941) 861-1110

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Public library
Sarasota, FL · (941) 861-1110

Selby Library
Public library
Sarasota, FL · (941) 861-1110

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