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 |

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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.”
“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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