Lane smith born august 25, 1959 is an american illustrator and writer of childrens books. 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. Aug 31, 2010 in his latest title, its a book, lane turns his humor to a pervasive cultural issue among the younger generation today. In his latest title, its a book, lane turns his humor to a pervasive cultural issue among the younger generation today. It is threelegged, and so a wonky donkey that, on further examination. Oct 17, 2010 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. Nov 24, 2017 the story chair with cris reading it s a book by lane smith duration.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Welcome to a stunning picturebook entry in the print versus ebooks debate. 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. Read its a book pdf by lane smith online ebook published by roaring brook press isbn. However, the last line on the very last page, it s a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. Watch this book trailer video for a short animated film based on lane smiths its a book, an adorable picture book for children that.
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. The story chair with cris reading its a book by lane smith duration. Lane smith books list of books by author lane smith. Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature lane smith, its. Buy it s a book by lane smith 9781921720147 from boomerang books, australia s online independent bookstore. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages. Grandpa green by lane smith overdrive rakuten overdrive. In his most enigmatic and beautiful work to date, lane smith explores aging, memory, and the bonds of family history and love.
The premise of lane smiths new work for children, its a book, is simple. Aug 10, 2010 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 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 it s a book which has been translated into over twenty languages. 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. Its a book, larger hardcover edition by lane smith. Make a new book, in a similar style, with the title its a. 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. Its a book by lane smith march 15, 2011 by erin recently, while enjoying coffee with three amazing voices in education troy hicks, author of the digital writers workshop. Buy a discounted hardcover of its a book online from australias leading online bookstore. Monkey s friend discovers that a good book doesnt need fancy electronic accessories. The happy hocky family moves to the country happy hocky family. 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. I think the humor of the contrast between books and technology would be lost on young children. Lane smith has written and illustrated a bunch of stuff, including picture books there is a tribe of kids. 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. Ive had its a book sitting on my shelf for months and now the time is ripe.
Followup i find it very telling that lane smiths picture book, its a book, is only available in book form. If youre a picture book connoisseur, chances are youre already familiar with lane smith. However, the last line on the very last page, its a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. 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. Vimeo is an amazing video service for original creative work, but its. It s designed for ages 4 to 8, but, there s a comment about a jackass, one of the characters, that causes the controversy. I personally would not read this in my classroom but lane smith does cover a topic that should be addressed. Aug 10, 2010 in lane smiths delightful its a book, the hightech generation, especially youngsters, can rediscover the fun there is to be had between two covers. Product description playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature lane smith, its a book is a delightful. Featuring artwork from lane smiths its a book, this bookmark. Its a book author lane smith on kids and technology. Mar 15, 2011 its a book by lane smith march 15, 2011 by erin recently, while enjoying coffee with three amazing voices in education troy hicks, author of the digital writers workshop.
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. In lane smith s delightful it s a book, the hightech generation, especially youngsters, can rediscover the fun there is to be had between two covers. Lane smith has written and illustrated dozens of bestselling books, and received a caldecott honor for his collaboration with author jon scieszka for the stinky cheese. He is also the author of the middlegrade novel return to augie hobble, as well as author and illustrator of. 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 he is also the author of the. She also has a decades worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors.
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 it s a book which has been translated into over. However, i have to say, as an adult watching the digital revolution, worrying about the future of books, i found lane smith s it s a book wonderful. 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. Its a book books welcome to walker books australia. 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. Combined with her love of books and experience as a childrens specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for childrens literature to grow readers. Its a bookmark featuring artwork from lane smiths its a book, this bookmark reminds readers of all ages of the importance of exploring book pages, as well as web pages. Its designed for ages 4 to 8, but, theres a comment about a jackass, one of the characters, that causes the controversy. Lane smith born august 25, 1959 is an american illustrator and writer of children s books.
It s a cute book, and i enjoy lane smith s illustrations, but i cannot imagine reading this to a group of children. 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. Texting, tweeting, blogging, and scrolling are all great, but monkey suggests that nothing beats the sweet simplicity of a book. 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. Its a little book is a mommy bookworms dream jen robinsons book page. Its a cute book, and i enjoy lane smiths illustrations, but i cannot imagine reading this to a group of children.
First to third grade though it s one of those witty books that could up into higher grades genre and theme. Aug 16, 2010 watch this book trailer video for a short animated film based on lane smith s it s a book, an adorable picture book for children that celebrates traditional books. It could either be his name or the mouse could really be calling him a jackass for being ignorant towards books. Booktopia has its a book, larger hardcover edition by lane smith. 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. Buy its a book by lane smith 9781921720147 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. It could either be his name or the mouse could really be calling him a jackass.
Followup i find it very telling that lane smith s picture book, it s a book, is only available in book form. Its a book by lane smith, 9781596436060, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Its a book by lane smith meet your next favorite book. Aug 03, 2010 the print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. Monkey is reading a book, but his friend wants to know what the book can do.
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