Jean Reidy is next on my list of Children’s Book Authors Everyone Should Know. I first fell in love with Jean Reidy’s books when TRUMAN came out. This darling story and characters immediately captured my heart. Since then I’ve anticipated her new releases with excitement.
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Jean Reidy
Website: https://jeanreidy.com/
A Few Books
Jean Reidy has a full list of her children’s book on her site HERE of the books she has created but her newest and my favorites are below to give you a starting place. 
Released 2026: Bob is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest Find Online
Sylvie Find On Amazon
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Truman Find Online
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Group Hug Find Online
Author or Book Study Ideas
Reading is enough, always! But if you want to do more with a newfound or familiar favorite, here are some ideas.
Ideas for Parents and Caregivers
- Read a collection of his stories and pick your favorites.
- Read Truman before you prepare for a first day of school. It’s one of many books I recommend for back to school, here are some more.
- Make a spider sensory bin or sing Itsy Bitsy Spider after you read Sylvie.
Ideas for Teachers and Classrooms
- Rank favorite books by Jean Reidy.
- Research more about the animal in your favorite book by Jean Reidy – bears? spiders? turtles?
- Use BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST as the start of an SEL lesson on being a good friend.
Ideas for Librarians
- Make a shelf of books on a topic including one of Jean Reidy’s books – pets, spiders, turtles, back to school, etc
- Include Sylvie in a Spider themed story time (here are some ideas)
