Linda J. Stilson - Author
Stories that spark imagination for children, and heartfelt inspiration for adults.
About
Linda J. Stilson
Linda Stilson is a widow who loves her family and keeps herself busy with her art, her writing, her family and friends, and church. She is a veteran, as she was in the Air Force as an Administrative Specialist. She enjoys participating at the local VAMC in Occupational Therapy, where she creates art and enters them in the Veterans Creative Art Festival. She has been awarded many First-Place ribbons and won two gold medals for winning First Place in Regionals and First Place National for her copper relief of the Last Supper. She loves working with leather making purses and book covers as well as mixed media canvasses. Her hobbies over the years have included hiking many high peaks across the US, pistol shooting, deer hunting, line dancing, and karaoke. She has published two self-help books on depression, suicide, loss, grief and challenges she has encountered. Her two books are: “Shattered Dreams and Broken Hearts” and “Life’s Journey Through the Bumps.” She is recently writing children’s books and having them published.
Linda Stilson is a devoted mother and grandmother who cherishes her family above all else. A widow with a creative spirit, she fills her days with arts, crafts, and writing children’s books that inspire imagination and joy.
Current Published Books
Noah and Owen are finally going on their very first primitive camping trip—and they’re doing it with their favorite guide: Dad. With no screens, no shortcuts, and nothing but the open wilderness ahead, the boys step into a world filled with new challenges and unforgettable discoveries.
From pitching their own tent to gathering firewood and exploring the quiet beauty of the forest, every moment becomes a lesson in courage, curiosity, and teamwork. Along the way, Dad shares stories, encouragement, and a few surprises that help the boys learn more about nature—and themselves.
Heartwarming, adventurous, and full of wonder, Noah and Owen’s Camping Adventure celebrates the joy of family, the magic of the outdoors, and the memories made when you’re far from home but closer than ever to the ones you love.
What Will I See at the Zoo?
A delightful, rhythmic adventure for curious young explorers! Join two excited boys as they head to the zoo, wondering what amazing animals await them beyond the gates. With every turn of the page, their imagination springs to life—swinging monkeys, towering giraffes, splashing elephants, prowling lions, and so much more.
Told in a fun, sing-song rhythm that keeps children engaged, this charming story invites readers to guess, giggle, and discover each new animal right alongside the boys. Perfect for early readers, bedtime snuggles, and any child who loves animals and adventure.
A joyful celebration of curiosity, imagination, and the magic of a day at the zoo!
“Nanny’s Silly Tea Parties” follows a warm and whimsical tradition that began when Nanny first invited her twin granddaughters and their school friends for make-believe tea. With funny food names, playful stories, and endless laughter, her gatherings quickly became a favorite memory for everyone who joined.
What started as a simple afternoon treat grew into a beloved family tradition, enjoyed for more than thirty years by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and children from all around the neighborhood.
This heartwarming tale may inspire your own little one to ask for a silly tea party of their own.
“Ella Wore a Tutu” is a delightful story about a young elephant who is signing up for different sports at school until she finds the one she really likes. Her parents tell her it is a good way to make friends and have fun. Ella tries out for many sports with no success and decides to sign up for choir and take violin lessons. Ella has always dreamed of being a ballerina and decides to sign up for ballet lessons. The moral of the story is to try out for various activities until you find what makes you happy, not what makes others happy. Because if you are happy, they will see you are happy and be happy for you.
Our Day at the Aquarium” is a delightful adventure for curious explorers about two young boys, Noah and Owen, who decide they want to go to an aquarium, wondering what they will see there. With every turn of the page, their imaginations springs to life as they not only get to see the marine life at the aquarium, but they learn interesting facts about each marine life they encounter at the aquarium.
A joyful celebration of curiosity, imagination, and the magic of a day at the aquarium!
“A Day at the Dinosaur Museum” is a delightful adventure for curious explorers about two young boys, Noah and Owen, who decide they want to go to a dinosaur museum, wondering what they will see there. With every turn of the page, their imaginations springs to life as they not only get to see the different types of dinosaurs at the museum, but they learn interesting facts about each dinosaur they encounter at the museum.
A joyful celebration of curiosity, imagination, and the magic of a day spent with family at the museum!