For those who love the printed page, such enthusiasm can be scary. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Its a little book by lane smith book trailer youtube. Its a book, a new childrens book by lane smith that helps teach kids about books in an electronic world. Monkey is reading a book, but his friend wants to know what the book can do. Meettheauthor recording with lane smith about a perfect day. Lane smith is the author and illustrator of caldecott honor book grandpa green, runaway new york times bestseller it s a book, kate greenaway medalist there is a tribe of kids, and a perfect day, among others. Created by just one more book listen to the audio share. East mersea public school a member of the leamington dhs family of schools. Lane smith is currently considered a single author. However, the last line on the very last page, it s a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. Tracy chapman fast car official music video duration. The print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. 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.
Grandpa green by lane smith this book has so much of what i love adoration for a grandfather a great grandfather in this case. Its a book books welcome to walker books australia. Watch this book trailer video for a short animated film based on lane smith s its a book, an adorable picture book for children that celebrates traditional books. Youve left your tired family grieving and you think. It could either be his name or the mouse could really be calling him a jackass for being ignorant towards books. Oct, 2016 consider an incident from january, 2014, when smith was a member of the new york knicks. This is a story about how a bear messes up a perfect day. 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. Perfectly funny while offering a chance to discuss perspective. From the creator of the kate greenaway medalwinning there is a tribe of kids. With a subversive and signature lane smith twist, this satisfying and perfectly executed picture book has something to say to children and adults. Monkeys friend discovers that a good book doesnt need fancy electronic accessories. 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.
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. Finally, a book of poetry for kids who are just no. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Consider an incident from january, 2014, when smith was a member of the new york knicks. Nov 24, 2010 for those who love the printed page, such enthusiasm can be scary. Smiths mixedmedia artwork masterfully explores texture and scale, and readers will equally enjoy the picture of the real bear plopped outside his studio examining a bird feeder, much like his protagonist, on the jacket flap. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Buy it s a book by lane smith 9781921720147 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. First to third grade though it s one of those witty books that could up into higher grades genre and theme. Some of the published credits of lane smith include madam president, big plans, science verse, and math curse. Interview with lane smith about the true story of the 3.
I usually come up with an idea then sketch it up into a book dummy a book dummy is a very loose version of the final book. Kids dont fear for the socalled death of the book but some of their caregivers certainly do, and so for them lane smith has penned an exchange between a pixelhappy donkey and the monkey slash ape who just wants to read his book in peace. While lined up along the freethrow lane, awaiting an opposing players foul shots, smith untied the. 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. 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. See all books authored by lane smith, including the stinky cheese man and other fairly stupid tales, and math curse, and more on. 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. Buy its a book by lane smith 9781921720147 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. 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. Lane, a book about a book, a pirateloving monkey, a jackass of a jackass. Its a little book by lane smith book trailer duration. Today was a perfect day for cat, dog, chickadee, and squirrel. Lane smith recently described his artwork as a mixture between his fine arts background and lowbrow influences like monty python and mad magazine. Sep 23, 2017 finally, a book of poetry for kids who are just no good at rhyming chris harris had never written a childrens book before but he wanted to write something special for his kids.
The story chair with cris reading its a book by 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. 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. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of. Join facebook to connect with lane smith and others you may know. George baker written by amy hest and illustrated by jon j muth. Smiths cartoon illustrations show jackass and monkey sitting in armchairs across from each other, jackass with his laptop and monkey with his 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. Nov 24, 2017 the story chair with cris reading it s a book by lane smith duration.
Finally, a book of poetry for kids who are just no good at rhyming chris harris had never written a childrens book before but he wanted to write something special for his kids. The story chair with cris reading its a book by lane smith duration. Dec 15, 2017 im just no good at rhyming and other nonsense for mischievous kids and immature grownups by chris harris. 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. She hands it back to me and i readjust my pictures to go with her new and improved type. He was an actor, known for my cousin vinny 1992, red dawn 1984 and the mighty ducks 1992. Macmillan publishers about the advantages of print books. 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.
Smoke lingers round your fingers train heave on to euston do you think youve made the right decision this time. Aug 03, 2010 the print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. 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. 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. I try to do serious stuff, he explains, but it just comes out screwy. 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. 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. 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. Three dozen authors read from lane smiths popular story its a book. Smiths cartoon illustrations show jackass and monkey sitting in armchairs.
There were lots of raves for the trailer for lane smiths its a book. Lane smith is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books and young adult books. The playful read is something you and your grandchildren can enjoy together, time and again. However, the last line on the very last page, its a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. On the silver screen, he played in the 1992 comedy my cousin. The happy hocky family moves to the country happy hocky family lane smith.
He died on june, 2005 in northridge, california, usa. He has tried making childrens books that are sweet and cute, but inevitably they take a turn toward the edgy. He was married to deborah lynn price and sydnee roberta balaber. 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. He was named the 2012 carle artist and received the 2014 society of illustrators lifetime achievement award. Lane smith has written and illustrated a bunch of stuff, including picture books there is a tribe of kids.
Watch this book trailer video for its a little book by bestselling author and illustrator lane smith. Lane smiths unconventional approach has resulted in many fans. Many of my favorites can be found on this very site. Lane smith was born on april 29, 1936 in memphis, tennessee, usa as walter lane smith iii. The story chair with cris reading its a book by lane smith youtube. Lane smith books list of books by author lane smith. Its a book by lane smith meet your next favorite book. Lane smith born august 25, 1959 is an american illustrator and writer of childrens books. To support this author, please purchase his book with this link. Its a book by lane smith 9781921720147 boomerang books. Im just no good at rhyming and other nonsense for mischievous kids and immature grownups by chris harris. I personally would not read this in my classroom but lane smith does cover a topic that should be addressed.
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