Her first book, A Tree is Nice, was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1957 for Marc Simont's illustrations. She was born in Jacksonville, Illinois and graduated from Northwestern University in 1950. Janice May Udry (born 1928) is an American author. The dj is now protected in a newer mylar sleeve.

A Very Good copy in an attractive dust jacket (even if flawed). Previous owner's name on the front paste down, and dated 1956. The paper boards have edge wear, with the tips rubbed through. The dj has a gold foil Caldecott award seal on the front panel. The dust jacket, priced at $2.50, is well preserved, with sharp edges and bright vibrant colors, but regrettably has had its rear flap cut away. This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION with the words Harper & Brothers printed on the title page and NOT Harper & Row found on later editions. Cloth backed paper illustrated boards in similarly illustrated dust jacket. Tall narrow 4to., chiefly illustrated with b&w and color drawings. A Very Good copy in Very Good dust jacket. A picture is available showing the group admiring my 1887 Complete Pictures and Songs of Randolph Caldecott, which the illustrator signed, adding his name to the many signatures of Caldecott Medalist up to the year he signed, 2011. His wife Sara Dalton, known as Bee and his sister Genevieve, known as Genny, were also present. Simont signed this copy for me at his home in Cornwall, CT. Photo of Simont and family taken at his home in Cornwall, CT laid in.

Signed by Marc Simont on the second front end page with the lovely watercolor seascape and tree illustration. Jacket is somewhat tanned with a few spots and soiling. Chips and creases along front panel at the top and spine ends. The paper backed book is worn at the extremities. Price clipped dust jacket with Caldecott Medal on front panel. Black cloth back-strip and color illustrated paper over boards. 1st Edition, 1st issue with Harper & Brothers, not Harper & Row in 2nd issue dust jacket with the Caldecott Medallion.

A tree is nice udry