Jess Keating
Recognized in the Creative Minds Montessori 2026 Teacher’s Choice list.
Jess Keating is one of roughly one hundred authors whose work was selected by the Montessori-certified teachers at Creative Minds Montessori for the 2026 Teacher’s Choice list — 120 books chosen across four reading stages, from first lap-reads to first chapter books. The selected book was chosen for how precisely it meets children at a real developmental moment. This recognition cannot be bought: no author or publisher paid to appear on our lists, and we take no commission on any book sale.
About Jess Keating
Jess Keating is a zoologist turned author and artist who writes nonfiction picture books, including Shark Lady and the World of Weird Animals series. She holds degrees in zoology, science and philosophy and a Master of Science.
Also by this author: Pink Is for Blobfish · Eat Your Rocks, Croc!
Official website: www.jesskeating.com
Selected for the 2026 Teacher’s Choice list
Part of The Best Children’s Books by Age, chosen by the teachers at Creative Minds Montessori in Frisco, TX.