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Cover of Milo and Oscar The Magic Frog, a picture book by Orla Mc Gowan
Picture bookAges 5–8English

Milo and Oscar The Magic Frog

by Orla Mc Gowan

Milo has a tunnel to finish—but when Oscar, a little green frog, appears on his windowsill, the building plans take an unexpected turn. Oscar can talk, and he has come to help Milo understand the big feelings that sometimes seem too hard to hold. First, though, there’s a practical problem: Oscar has hopped down, and getting back up to the sill won’t be easy.

Milo brings books, blocks, and plenty of determination to the challenge. As he builds, he and Oscar talk about sadness, anger, and what can happen when feelings are pushed away. A tumbling tower means Milo must rethink his plan—and find a way to make his tunnel do more than one job. Can his careful building help Oscar reach the window?

This warm, imaginative picture-book adventure pairs a surprising bedroom construction project with a gentle conversation about emotions. Young readers can enjoy Milo and Oscar’s friendship, follow the changing building ideas, and share a story that invites thoughtful reading together.

Format
Paperback · 8.5 × 8.5 in · 30 pages · premium color · full bleed
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Kindle eBook
Art style
Gouache picture book · 13 illustrations
Reader age
Ages 5–8
Language
English
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kdpbook · October 22, 2026
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Mum holding her new born baby
A newborn baby flies through the star-filled sky to meet his Mum.
Golden energy swirls in Milo’s heart as he sits in his bedroom.
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  • Picture book
  • Gouache picture book
  • Ages 5–8
  • 30 pages
  • Paperback 8.5 × 8.5 in
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