A look inside its a book click on images to enlarge. Lane smith uses perfect pacing and vibrant illustrations to emphasize the power of perspective in this hilarious picture book about the goingson in bert s backyard. Macmillan publishers about the advantages of print books. Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature lane smith, it s a book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. Were very sorry, this item kohls cares elephant plush from grandpa green childrens book is out of stock. Aug 31, 2010 in his latest title, its a book, lane turns his humor to a pervasive cultural issue among the younger generation today. It could either be his name or the mouse could really be calling him a jackass for being ignorant towards books. Watch this book trailer video for its a little book by bestselling author and illustrator lane smith.
The group consisted of vocalist morrissey, guitarist johnny marr, bassist andy rourke, and. 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 of a donutstand sic in the middle of nowhere, youre never the same. Everyone left with a book and a library card if they didnt have one. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages. He was an actor, known for my cousin vinny 1992, red dawn 1984 and the mighty ducks 1992. The story chair with cris reading its a book by lane smith youtube. 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. Product description playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature lane smith, it s a book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the. Your little cutie will love this sweet plush elephant based on the book grandpa green by lane smith sold separately.
Lane smith is currently considered a single author. I will definitely be looking out for other books by this author. He was married to deborah lynn price and sydnee roberta balaber. Kohls cares a perfect day childrens book view larger. In his most enigmatic and beautiful work to date, lane smith explores aging, memory, and the bonds of family history and love. Its a little book by lane smith book trailer youtube. A clever rebuttal to todays kindlenookipad culture, its a book is the latest from bestselling, awardwinning authorillustrator lane smith. The playful read is something you and your grandchildren can enjoy together, time and again. Our arms full of books, our heads full of stories, we skipped all. Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants. Aug 03, 2010 when the techsavvy ass finally succumbs to the books charms but still wants to charge it up like a computer, the mouse snarks, you dont have to its a book, jackass. Its a book, a new childrens book by lane smith that helps teach kids about books in an electronic world. Nov 17, 2010 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.
Its a book books welcome to walker books australia. The witty banter appeals to children of all ages and provides a platform to discuss. Lane smith born august 25, 1959 is an american illustrator and writer of children s books. The smiths were an english rock band formed in manchester in 1982. 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 conversation between a reader and a screener illustrates how books pull us into new worlds without electricity, buttons or plugs. Continuing in the tradition of his its a book and the stinky. This is it s a book by lane smith by ebd teacher on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. First to third grade though it s one of those witty books that could up into higher grades genre and theme. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Monkey is reading a book, but his friend wants to know what the book can do. Ive just discovered lane smith and she seems amazing. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Today was a perfect day for cat, dog, chickadee, and squirrel. Yesterday was international day of the book, so it felt fitting to highlight its a book by lane smith. Smith was born in tulsa, oklahoma, but moved to corona, california at a young age. He is the kate greenaway medalist 2017 known for his eclectic visuals and subject matter both humorous and earnest, such as the contemplative grandpa green which received a caldecott honor in 2012 and the outlandish stinky cheese man which received a caldecott honor in 1992. The books title page identifies the donkey with a very mild epithet, which is repeated in a gentle lastpage smackdown.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Lane smith is a published author and an illustrator of children s books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of lane smith include madam president, big plans, science verse, and math curse. Its a book author lane smith on kids and technology. Remember its a book, the new york times bestselling picture book for children. Aug 10, 2010 in our increasingly electronic world, its easy to forget the sweet simplicity of a book. Monkey s friend discovers that a good book doesnt need fancy electronic accessories.
This fun story from lane smith details how a group of animal friends having a fun, pleasant day. Lane smith was born on april 29, 1936 in memphis, tennessee, usa as walter lane smith iii. He died on june, 2005 in northridge, california, usa. Buy it s a book by lane smith 9781921720147 from boomerang books, australia s online independent bookstore. 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. Make a new book, in a similar style, with the title its a. Kohls cares elephant plush from grandpa green childrens book. However, the last line on the very last page, it s a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. A wry exchange between an it savvy donkey, a book loving ape and a mouse forms this playful and lighthearted look at the role of books in our digital age. Three dozen authors read from lane smiths popular story its a book. 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. 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.
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