JUDY CAREY NEVIN twice received a fortune from a NYC fortune cookie that read “You are a lover of words. You will someday write a book.” Judy never expected that fortune to come true, but she has unexpected inspirations that she just has to get on paper. Her sensibilities lean toward texts for the very young, especially preschool. Judy spent some of the best years of her career as an editor at Viking Children’s Books, where she specialized in picture books and easy-to-read books. Judy manages a library in Ohio, where she lives with her husband and their brilliant daughter.

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  www.judycareynevin.com

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Judy’s Bookshelf:

All Kinds of Kindness
by Judy Carey Nevin
illus. by Susie Hammer | Little Simon | 2020
• an Amazon Best Book of the Month selection, July 2020
• an Amazon 2020 Best Book of the Year selection, Age Baby-2

All Kids Are Good Kids
by Judy Carey Nevin
illus. by Susie Hammer | Little Simon | 2019
• Children’s Book Review review 6 of the Best Board Books of 2019, so Far
“A playful celebration of childhood.”–Kirkus Reviews

What Mommies Like
by Judy Carey Nevin
illus. by Stephanie Six | little bee books | hc 2018 | bb 2019

“Best shared in an intimate setting . . . This duo is sure to reflect some of what readers’ own mommies enjoy and to possibly give them ideas for additional ways to spend time together.“–Kirkus Reviews

“The text perfectly matches the perception of a young child—what is enjoyable for them is fun for all . . . What is very clear is the love between parent and child, shown in both text and illustration, and in the mother’s full engagement with her cub. VERDICT A sweet story perfect for one-on-one sharing.“–School Library Journal

“A sweet-tempered read-aloud about mother-child bonding.“–Publishers Weekly

What Daddies Like
by Judy Carey Nevin
illus. by Stephanie Six | little bee books | hc 2017 | bb 2019

“This is a charming book about a father bear and his cub spending a fun-filled day together…Young listeners will enjoy this delightful tale. It’s perfect for one-on-one sharing.”–School Library Journal

“A pleasing salute to fathers and the time they spend with their children.”–Kirkus Reviews

“ . . . there’s no mistaking the mutual joy these bears find in being together.”–Publishers Weekly