Introducing, Lilly’s Pads
Hop through big feelings & make brave choices—one lily pad at a time.
Lilly’s Pads is a children’s adventure book encouraging “kids of all ages” to be self-aware and kind.
Welcome to Lilly’s World
A place where kids (and grown-ups) learn what to do with big feelings—together.
Lilly isn’t like everyone else… and that’s exactly what makes her story so powerful.
She’s a Bullfrog-Toad, with three very different brothers, two very different ponds, and a whole lot of moments where she has to figure things out in real time—just like the kids reading her story.
Through Lilly and her family, kids learn how to:
- Understand what they’re feeling
- Slow down instead of reacting
- Make stronger, wiser choices
- Feel confident being exactly who they are
And for the parents?
You’ll finally have a simple, relatable way to talk about emotions that actually works.
Why Lilly’s Pads Works
This isn’t just a storybook.
It’s built on real-life experience and practical tools that help families grow stronger together.
- Based on principles from restoration therapy
- Written in a way kids, ages 10 and under, can truly understand
- Designed to spark real conversations, not just bedtime reading
- Helps families connect—not just manage behavior
About the Author
Gil R Stuart, MA, LMHC
Lilly’s Pads was created by a man who has spent decades helping people navigate real-life challenges and relationships.
Gil Stuart is:
- A licensed counselor
- A husband
- A dad
- And a grandfather
He brings a rare combination of professional insight and real-life experience into every page—helping kids and families not just learn, but actually apply what they discover.
Built for the Whole Team Around a Child
Lilly’s Pads goes beyond the pages to support the adults helping children grow, connect, and thrive.
You’ll find resources specifically designed for:
- Parents – Simple ways to connect, guide conversations, and build confidence at home
- Teachers – Easy-to-use tools that bring emotional learning into the classroom, Lesson plans, activities, videos, and more, coming soon!
- Clinicians – Practical, story-based language that helps kids open up and engage
Each resource is created to make it easier to turn everyday moments into growth opportunities—without overcomplicating the process.
More Than Just a Book
Lilly’s Pads is growing into a full experience for families:
- Monthly Letters From the Pond (a letter from Lilly, activities, crafts, and connection prompts for grown-ups)
- Stickers
- Lilly has her own song-and-dance video! Music, movement, and fun ways to learn together
- Tools that help kids build confidence and emotional strength over time
- Online course for the “grown-ups” in your child’s life COMING SOON!
From Lilly…
Ribbittt! I’m so glad you’re here.
I’ve been learning a lot about big feelings—and I wrote a story to help you too. You don’t have to figure everything out all at once.
Just take it one lily pad at a time.
Start Your Journey
Here
Hope, connect, and grow together – one lily pad at a time.
Whether this is your very first hop into Lilly’s world or you’re already part of the pond,
you belong here.
If you’d like to join us, consider our monthly subscription:
Letters From The Pond
A Monthly Delivery from Lilly (A letter in Lilly’s voice, or one of the other characters)
Each month, a special envelope arrives… straight from the pond.
Inside, your child will discover a letter from Lilly—your friendly Bullfrog-Toad—who shares real-life feelings, stories, and “aha” moments in a way kids truly understand.
But this isn’t just a letter…
It’s a guided experience designed to help kids grow, connect, and make sense of their big feelings—one lily pad at a time.
What’s Inside Each Month?
A Letter from Lilly
Written in Lilly’s voice, each letter shares a relatable story about things kids face every day—feeling left out, trying something new, getting frustrated, or navigating changes.
Lilly doesn’t just tell stories… she helps kids understand what to do with their feelings.
A Fun Activity Page / Craft
Hands-on and engaging—because kids learn best by doing.
Activities might include:
- Coloring and reflection prompts
- Simple games or challenges
- “Try this at home” emotional skill builders
Sticker Set (2 per month)
Fun, collectible, and meaningful.
Each sticker reinforces the monthly theme—giving kids something they can see and remember throughout their day.
A Note for Grown Ups
This is where the real connection happens.
Each Parent Pond Reflection helps you:
- Understand what your child is learning
- Ask simple, meaningful questions
- Turn everyday moments into connection opportunities
- As a grown-up you’ll learn about emotional self-awareness too!
No guesswork. No pressure. Just practical ways to show up with confidence.
Why Families Love Letters from the Pond™
Because it does more than entertain.
It helps kids:
- Understand their feelings
- Make better choices
- Feel confident being themselves
And it helps adults:
- Know what to say
- Feel more equipped
- Build stronger, lasting connection
More From Lilly
Ribbittt… I’m really glad you made it all the way here. 💚
That probably means something inside you cares about helping a child grow strong, brave, and confident.
I’ve been learning that big feelings don’t have to be scary…
when we don’t face them alone.
That’s what the pond is for.
It’s a place where you can learn, practice, and grow—one lily pad at a time.
So if you’re ready…
I’ll croak with joy when you join me!
Come be part of the pond. 🐸
Let’s take the next step together.