Paramount Reader: Milly is Ill presents compassionate narratives that explore health, illness, and recovery through age-appropriate storytelling. This reader examines how individuals cope with being unwell, the importance of care and support, and the journey toward wellness. Designed for early-to-intermediate learners, it develops reading comprehension while normalizing health challenges and emotional responses. The workbook combines relatable passages with structured activities that strengthen vocabulary, inference skills, and empathetic thinking. An invaluable resource for educators seeking to address health literacy, emotional intelligence, and social-emotional learning within a literacy framework.