Mary E. Seid

Children’s author

Louis is 87
&
Lila is 7

These two adorable characters beautifully show the love, friendship, commonalities, and differences between the young and old.

The idea for this story came from Mary’s granddaughter Lila’s imagination.

more Louis and Lila
Adventures to Follow

Illustration of an elderly man with a cane holding hands with a young girl wearing glasses and a pink shirt with a heart, walking along a sidewalk in front of houses and trees.
Illustration of an elderly man with a cane holding hands with a young girl wearing glasses and a pink shirt with a heart, walking along a sidewalk in front of houses and trees.

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Meet Mary

A woman with long white hair is smiling and standing with her arms crossed against a plain gray background. She is wearing a denim dress and maroon knee-high boots.

Author, Traveler, &
Equestrian

Mary writes sweet, heartfelt children’s tales. They are lyrical stories that encourage young readers to explore the beauty of friendship, belonging to a community, and the connections between grandparents and grandchildren. Learn more.

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