Judy Lea
Children’s
Author,
Educator,
Songwriter,
Storyteller
Judy Lea has been writing songs since she was 9. She won her first guitar in a jiving contest at the age of 15 and has been playing and writing ever since. She’s also an educator, a storyteller and an author! Judy published an illustrated children’s book called “Please Don’t Go in the Dryer” about a cute kitten (who is just a little TOO curious) and his overimaginative human!
In 2024, she created a new book for students and teachers called, “Green, Please!”along with an album of 10 original songs to help other educators find new ways to foster social and environmental consciousness in their classrooms.
About Judy
Judy Lea has been an educator of music, dance and drama since her children were very young. Between being a mother and teaching, she also worked as a children’s entertainer, using her storytelling, clowning, guitar playing and singing to delight kids and families at a wide variety of events. 20 years ago, she began teaching in public schools and currently, teaches private lessons and on-call in the Burnaby Public School System.
Judy has always been an environmentalist, even before it was ‘cool’, and a lot of her songs have lyrics that speak of caring for the Earth. She also has a highly developed sense of fun. “A sense of humour is one of the best ways to get a strong message across, even about something really serious like the need to deal with the Global Climate Crisis.”
Her first kids’ CD, “Too Much Work To Do”, was nominated ‘Best Children’s Album of the Year’ at the West Coast Music Awards way back in 1998. Her new album, “Green, Please!” was created to go with a book of the same name for teachers and students. It combines her knowledge as an educator with her sense of play and her passion for the planet, and all the beings who live on it.
She’s also been having fun creating YouTube videos to go with her songs, including a very silly stop-motion video for the fantastical, “Sea Monster Day Care”. You can see this and the other videos on her YouTube channel here.
(see Judy’s music below)
Judy also writes/performs songs for people who used to be kids (and maybe still are. 🙂).
If you’d like to have Judy come to your school or family event to read or perform her stories and music, contact her here. (see Contact Judy below)
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Green, Please!
An engaging, educational book designed for busy educators and families.
Learning activities inside use music to link creativity and fun with meaningful, socially conscious learning, helping students gain environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Featuring 10 original songs, plus lyrics, song charts, and direct links to recordings and videos.
“Green, Please” sparks curiousity and cooperation, using curriculum-based activities for each song, across all subject areas (Art, Dance, Drama, Language Arts, Music, Science and Social Studies (K-7).
Order a signed copy only by contacting Judy!
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Please Don't Go in the Dryer!
A hilarious cautionary tale about a very cute but mischievous kitten and its overly imaginative human.
(Plus, if you’ve ever wondered where your missing socks go, the mystery is solved within!)
All book formats are available through online retailers now:
Coming Soon!
Ti Ti's and Ta's and Bears, Oh My!
Stay tuned for a new book for teachers, parents and caregivers with activities that teach through storytelling, music, and movement.
Oh My!
Learn more by contacting Judy!
Contact Please Don't Go In the Dryer!
Illustrator: Anita Ho