It's a book lane smith

He is the author and illustrator of 2012 caldecott honor book grandpa green, and the new york times bestseller its a book, which has been translated into more than 20 languages. I will definitely be looking out for other books by this author. Photo credit to bob shea lane smith has written and illustrated a bunch of stuff, including the kate greenaway medalist there is a tribe of kids, and a perfect day. Make a new book, in a similar style, with the title its a. Its a book definitely is a book for modern times with its subversive sly humor poking fun at technology. He was named the 2012 carle artist and received the 2014 society of illustrators lifetime achievement award.

Its designed for ages 4 to 8, but, theres a comment about a jackass, one of the characters, that causes the controversy. We interviewed lane smith, awardwinning childrens book illustrator and author. Lane smith has written and illustrated a bunch of stuff, including picture books there is a tribe of kids. I personally would not read this in my classroom but lane smith does cover a topic that should be addressed. In lane smiths new picture book, three friends discover something that doesnt text, tweet or toot.

He spent summers in tulsa, however, and cites experiences there as inspirations for his work, saying that once youve seen a 100foot cement buffalo on top. Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature lane smith, its a book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. If youre a booklover, you must get your hands on a copy of its a book and add it to your book collection. Its a book npr coverage of its a book by lane smith. It seemed like a funny idea but in order for the premise to work the kid had to look goofy and i didnt want folks to think i was making fun of a child, even a goofy child. Lane smith books list of books by author lane smith. Lane smith definitely boils down the debate between print and digital in this hilarious exchange between the monkey and donkey through very simple prose. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Pat earle, who runs the cape ann literacy program that donated 340 copies of the book children in the area, wishes the author, lane smith, would have left the last line out. In his latest title, its a book, lane turns his humor to a pervasive cultural issue among the younger generation today. Smith is married to molly leach, who is a book designer and designed the smithscieszka collaboration. Watch this book trailer video for a short animated film based on lane smiths its a book, an adorable picture book for children that celebrates traditional books. However, the last line on the very last page, its a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. Despite smiths sly titlepage introduction of jackass as a legitimate animal label for donkey.

You can read more about how this book came to be here on. An interview with lane smith art of the picture book. A wry exchange between an itsavvy donkey, a bookloving ape and a mouse forms this very funny picture book thats perfect for both digital natives and book lovers. Its a book is another bold and funny story from the creator of the cilip kate greenaway medalwinning there is a tribe of kids, lane smith. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of. Lane, a book about a book, a pirateloving monkey, a jackass of a jackass. Pull it out and read it regularly, to remind you and your children that books are a simple joy in life. With a subversive and signature lane smith twist, this satisfying and perfectly executed picture book has something to say to children and adults alike about the. Lane smith is currently considered a single author. Its a little book allows you to introduce an even younger generation to the brilliance of lane smith in a great board book packageput down the tablet, the revolution is overratedlong live the printed book. He lives in an old house in connecticut with the designer molly leach. Its a book is about a book loving monkey, a tech savvy jackass and a straight talking little mouse.

It could either be his name or the mouse could really be calling him a jackass for being ignorant towards books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In lane smith s new book, called, simply, its a book, a mouse, a jackass and a monkey all drawn with the kind of early60s geometricminded stylization that requires a gentle. A wry exchange between an itsavvy donkey, a bookloving ape and a mouse forms this playful and lighthearted look at the role of books in our digital age. In lane smiths new book, called, simply, its a book, a mouse, a jackass and a monkey all drawn with the kind of early60s geometricminded stylization that requires a gentle. Its a book author lane smith on kids and technology. This is its a book by lane smith by ebd teacher on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Watch this book trailer video for a short animated film based on lane smiths its a book, an adorable picture book for children that celebrates. In 2017 smith was awarded the kate greenaway medal for there was a tribe of kids and is a fourtime winner of the annual new york times best illustrated book. With a subversive and signature lane smith twist, this satisfying and perfectly executed picture book has something to say to children and adults alike about the importance and joy of reading. Ive had its a book sitting on my shelf for months and now the time is ripe. There were lots of raves for the trailer for lane smiths its a book. He is also the author of the middlegrade novel return to augie hobble, as well as author and illustrator of caldecott honor book grandpa green and runaway new york times bestseller its a book which has been translated into over.

The big pets by lane smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is threelegged, and so a wonky donkey that, on further examination, has but one eye and so is a winky wonky donkey with a taste for country music and therefore a honkytonky winky wonky donkey, and so on to a final characterization as a spunky hankypanky cranky stinky. Shorter, sweeter, and with the characters in diapers, its a little book is one of those reads thats fun for parents too. Lane smith is the author and illustrator of caldecott honor book grandpa green, runaway new york times bestseller its a book, kate greenaway medalist there is a tribe of kids, and a perfect day, among others. He is the author and illustrator of 2012 caldecott honor book grandpa green, and the new york times bestseller its a book, which has been translated into more. Its a book, a new childrens book by lane smith that helps teach kids about books in an electronic world.

Smith also received the 2014 society of illustrators lifetime achievement award and the eric carle museum named him an honor artist for lifelong innovation. As you may have heard one place or another, it contains an offcolor word at the end. The print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. First to third grade though its one of those witty books that could up into higher grades genre and theme. Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature l. However, i have to say, as an adult watching the digital revolution, worrying about the future of books, i found lane smiths its a book wonderful. This is the baby version of its a book by lane smith.

The concept of talking about a book as not being electronic may certainly be enhanced by the irony of watching the video on ones computer. Youll enjoy a chuckle in the its funnybecause its true way at the crazy uses the characters think up for the book in their hands. We purchased our copy from enchanted by books, but it is also available for purchase online. This dummy was closer in tone to something like the stinky cheese man with the narrator undermining the kid with turnthepage gags. Many of my favorites can be found on this very site. Smiths cartoon illustrations show jackass and monkey sitting in armchairs across from each other, jackass with his laptop and monkey with his book.