Who's Lou: Ode to a Middle Name

By Shannon Lynn Childs

Who's Lou? is a gentle and heartfelt picture book about love, memory, and the stories carried inside our names.

Kaiya loves her name.

But sometimes people call her Kaiya Lou, and she begins to wonder...

Who is Lou?

One evening, Kaiya asks her mom a simple question that opens the door to a very special story. Her middle name, Lou, is more than just a name-it is a small piece of her sister Lulu, who lives in the clouds.

Through warm conversation and tender moments, Kaiya learns that names can carry love, remembrance, and connection across time and space.

Who's Lou? helps children understand that family stories live inside the names we share.

This beautifully illustrated picture book gently explores themes of:

- love and remembrance

- sibling connection

- family stories and traditions

- pregnancy and infant loss

- the meaning behind names

Perfect for ages 3-8, this touching story opens the door for meaningful conversations between parents and children about memory, love, and the people who shape our families.

At the end of the book, an Author's Note and discussion questions invite children to explore the stories behind their own names.

Because sometimes names are more than words.

Sometimes they are pieces of our family's story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSCJ6W3H
• ISBN13: 9798251065633
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"