Welcome to the World of ILA and NAT Learning Books™
Welcome to the official home of Steven James Lee, author of the ILA and NAT Learning Books™ — a heartwarming children’s series that helps little readers explore life’s biggest questions through curiosity, humor, and love.
Each beautifully illustrated story invites parents and children to discover the joy of learning together. Whether it’s understanding:
These stories inspire families to laugh, learn, and grow side by side.
Designed for children ages 3–8, every ILA and NAT Learning Book™ uses simple words, colorful artwork, and gentle storytelling to spark meaningful conversation and connection.
So snuggle up, open a book, and let ILA and NAT Learning Book™ guide your family through stories that teach kindness, responsibility, curiosity, and the timeless magic of love.
The Promise of Every ILA and NAT Learning Book™
Each book opens a door to discovery — helping children learn through love and grow through stories that last a lifetime.
Children are NATURALLY CURIOUS when they notice that Mommy’s tummy is growing and their parents are specially preparing a room at home.
Parents want to convey their excitement with the coming arrival of a new baby to their children. This concise, oversized children’s book explains family responsibility and changes in simple words a youngster can appreciate. All teaching concepts are in short prose for parent and child discussion.
Children are assured they are included in the event about to happen. ILA dreams of a baby sister named “KAY” but her brother NAT really wants a brother named “Roy”. Mom and DAD remind them that the important thing is really everyone’s joy at the welcoming of a happy new sibling in the family.
Does anyone really know what Is a Mom? One definition could be that a mother is a person who, seeing there are only three pieces of pie for four people, announces she never did care for pie. Another definition is mothers deliver children from their body one time and by car forever after. They are both true.
The versatility of motherhood is explored in this charming, oversized book for the innocent eyes of a toddler bedtime story and the delightful amusement of mothers everywhere. The simple prose and colorful illustrations show ILA and NAT spending their young days in the loving protection of mom’s role as the bond of their family.
MARK TWAIN famously said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”
The versatility of DAD is explored in this charming, oversized book through the childhood eyes of the NAT and ILA characters. The simple prose and colorful illustrations follow their young days with the protection of DAD in his role as helper and teacher. There are moments of laughter and learning attached to his guidance and love.
Children and puppies are like peanut butter and jelly. They just naturally go together. When it is possible to find that magic friendship, great things can happen. But there are so many different flavors of jelly and also puppies!
ILA dreams of a playmate fetching a ball and bringing it back. Her brother NAT thinks throwing a stick into the lake and their friend swimming out and returning with the trophy. And both think about proudly showing their friend off.
✨ From the Author
Steven James Lee is a published author in the fields of finance and business — and a lifelong believer in the power of learning through love and laughter. A devoted father and grandfather, Steven created the ILA and NAT Learning Books™ series to help children and parents explore life’s biggest questions together in simple, joyful ways.
Drawing on his years of education and family experience, Steven blends gentle humor, colorful storytelling, and meaningful life lessons to inspire connection between generations. Each ILA and NAT Learning Book™ — including And What Really Is a Dad?, And What Really Is a Mom?, And Who Is in Mommy’s Tummy?, and And Can I Have My Own Puppy? — teaches curiosity, kindness, and appreciation for the everyday moments that make families special.
Steven believes young minds learn best in small doses and that reading should always be an act of discovery and delight. His mission is simple:
To bring families closer through stories that teach, comfort, and celebrate the joy of growing up.
When he’s not writing, Steven enjoys time with his children and grandchildren, sharing stories, laughter, and life lessons that continue to inspire his work.
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