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Something New Just Arrived!

Look what just arrived. It’s my new picture book, Nevin Knows! Isn’t it beautiful?

I got the inspiration for Nevin Knows during the pandemic. Everyday as I sat at my desk trying to write, I watched my neighbour (actually called Frank, like in the book) take his grandson to the park. They went everyday – rain or shine. The routine of it was soothing during a time when the world was particularly chaotic. It radiated love. I wanted to capture that and put it in a book.

I hope Nevin Knows will bring you as much joy as it has brought me.

Nevin Knows will be in bookstores February 11th 2025. It is also available in French.

Ce que Samuel sait

Samuel et son grand-père se rendent au parc par une journée de printemps. Papichou demande à Samuel quelles chaussures il doit porter.

Doit-il porter des bottes d’hiver?
NON!
Des sandales?
NON!
Des pantoufles?
NON!
Des espadrilles?
OUI! OUI! OUI!

Tout au long de l’histoire, Papichou laisse Samuel choisir la direction où ils vont marcher, ce qu’ils vont faire au parc et, enfin, quelles fleurs il va rapporter à Mamichou. Samuel s’amuse à prendre les décisions lui-même et montre à son grand-père que, même s’il est petit, il sait beaucoup de choses.

Ceque Samuel sait
Éditions Orca, février 2025
Texte de Mireille Messier
Illustrations d’Éléna Comte
32 pages
Lecteurs de 0 à 5 ans

ISBN : 9781459840805
Couverture rigide
21,95 $

Thèmes: bambins, faire des choix, prendre des décisions, confiance en soi, grand-père et petit-fils, aller au parc
Commandez ce livre en cliquant ici! Ou en passant chez votre libraire préféré 🙂

Nevin Knows

Nevin and his grandpa are heading to the park on a spring day, and Grandpa checks with Nevin about what shoes to wear.

Should he wear boots? NO! Sandals? NO! Slippers? NO! Running shoes? YES! YES! YES! Throughout the book, Grandpa lets Nevin choose which direction to walk in, what to play on at the park and, finally, what flowers to bring home for Nana. Nevin has fun getting to choose for himself, and he shows Grandpa that he might be little, but he knows a lot.

 

Nevin Knows
Orca Book Publisher, February 2025
Story by Mireille Messier
Illustrations by Elena Comte
32 pages

ISBN: 978-1-4598-3684-6
Hardcover
$21.95

Themes: self-cofidence, making choices, intergenerational relationships, seasons, going to the park, grand-parents, toddler
You can order this book by clicking here!
Or by visiting your favourite indie bookstore! 🙂
REVIEWS
“Perfectly mimics the experience of taking an independent toddler to the park, and the book will be enjoyed by children and the adults reading to them. Nevin Knows allows children to consider their own experiences of getting ready and walking to the park and is sure to become a favourite…Nevin Knows is engaging and enjoyable and is a perfect book to pair with a walk to the park. Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Repetitive pattern puts Nevin, and readers, in charge or the days activities—an empowering choice sure to please the toddler set. Comte’s geometric artwork pairs well with the simple text. A delightful day in the life of a curious tot.”
– Kirkus
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