The book humorously highlights everything a book cant do. A donkey that is abreast of the latest technological developments cannot fully comprehend his friends pastime and its inability to connect. Parents, download the activity kit for fun, kidfriendly activities like connect the dots and. Smiths vibrant spongepaint illustrations use of unusual collective nouns, such as smack and unkindness, bring the book to life.
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. Its a book is about a book loving monkey, a tech savvy jackass and a straight talking little mouse. Ive had its a book sitting on my shelf for months and now the time is ripe. This resource from scholastic provides suggested activities for teaching squids will be squids by jon scieszka and lane smith. However, the last line on the very last page, its a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. It s a cute book, and i enjoy lane smith s illustrations, but i cannot imagine reading this to a group of children. Abe lincoln s dream is funny, touching, and surprising in a way only possible from this master picture book creator.
The print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. He lives in an old house in connecticut with the designer. Combined with her love of books and experience as a childrens specialist bookseller, the goal is. 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 book by lane smith meet your next favorite book.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. In his latest title, its a book, lane turns his humor to a pervasive cultural issue among the younger generation today. There is a link on the page to similar resources for the true story of the three little pigs. The true story of the three little pigs and the stinky cheeseman and other fairly stupid tales. Big plans by bob shea and lane smith mentor texts, writing. Second, using jackass in the manner they did guaranteed publicity and sales. Jul 15, 2017 a perfect day by lane smith 5 book extension activities plus class book no prep stay safe and healthy. Its time for a story 10 book bundle set one 7 activities for 10 titles save 50% when you buy the bundle. Caldecottwinning illustrator lane smith was born in 1959. Make a new book, in a similar style, with the title it s a.
Many of my favorites can be found on this very site. Make a new book, in a similar style, with the title its a. Aug 03, 2010 the print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. 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. 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. Its also the perfect time to read some great books to teach concepts like. A perfect day by lane smith 8 book extension activities. This dummy was closer in tone to something like the stinky cheese man with the narrator undermining the kid with turnthepage gags. 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. 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. 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. The story chair with cris reading its a book by lane smith duration.
Of course lane smith and roaring brook press knew exactly what they were doing. Its a book books welcome to walker books australia. Lane smith born august 25, 1959 is an american illustrator and writer of childrens books. Walker books classroom ideas walker books australia. In 2012, the eric carle museum named him a carle artist for. Lane smith born august 25, 1959 is an american illustrator and writer of children s books. Its a 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. Smith was born in tulsa, oklahoma, but moved to corona, california at a young age. The playful read is something you and your grandchildren can enjoy together, time and again. Can you use the speech in the book to create play script. Honor book grandpa green, runaway new york times bestseller its a book. I personally would not read this in my classroom but lane smith does cover a topic that should be addressed. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages.
Smith s cartoon illustrations show jackass and monkey sitting in armchairs across from each other, jackass with his laptop and monkey with his book. 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. She also has a decades worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. 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. In addition to his collaboration with scieszka and other authors, he has written and illustrated several of his own children s stories. In his most enigmatic and beautiful work to date, lane smith explores aging, memory, and the.
A perfect day by lane smith 8 book extension activities plus. 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. Dec 20, 2010 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. Smiths cartoon illustrations show jackass and monkey sitting in armchairs. Lane, a book about a book, a pirateloving monkey, a jackass of a jackass. Unlike aesop s traditional animal characters, this crazy cast includes a sad squid, a duckbilled platypus, a piece of toast, a horseshoe crab, and even a beefsnakstik. 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.
Lane smith andards a teachers guide to the books of lane smith about the author is the awardwinning author and illustrator of grandpa green, its a book, and the middle grade novel return to augie hobble, among others. 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. 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. 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. Jon scieszka and lane smith s collection of fables poke fun at the old traditional fables just as their book the stinky cheese man poked fun at traditional fairy tales.
The suggested activities are therefore for a wide age and ability range. First, the book is a spoton commentary on technology in todays world and perfectly illustrates what happens when a great book grabs the attention of the reader. I think the humor of the contrast between books and technology would be lost on young children. In addition to his collaboration with scieszka and other authors, he has written and illustrated several of his own childrens stories. Its a perfect day for a chickadee, a dog, a cat,and a squirrel.
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. Lane smith is currently considered a single author. Yet at the same time we are reminded of how enchanting a book can be in its simple and oldfashioned state. Aug 31, 2010 in his latest title, its a book, lane turns his humor to a pervasive cultural issue among the younger generation today. Monkey s friend discovers that a good book doesnt need fancy electronic accessories. He was named the 2012 carle artist and received the 2014 society of illustrators lifetime achievement award. One of the truly and consistently great childrens book authorillustrators of our time. Lane smith has written and illustrated a bunch of stuff, including picture books there is a tribe of kids. Its a book, a new childrens book by lane smith that helps teach kids about books in an electronic world. 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. If lane smiths caldecott honor book grandpa green was an homage to. Whimsical, expressive, and perfectly paced, this story plays with language as much as it. Lane smith, its a book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age.
First to third grade though it s one of those witty books that could up into higher grades genre and theme. Its a book author lane smith on kids and technology. Nov 06, 2010 of course lane smith and roaring brook press knew exactly what they were doing. Lane smith is the awardwinning author of 2012 caldecott honor book grandpa green, as well as it s a book, and the middlegrade novel return to augie hobble, among others. You can read more about how this book came to be here on. A perfect day by lane smith meet your next favorite book.
As you may have heard one place or another, it contains an offcolor word at the end. Monkey is reading a book, but his friend wants to know what the book can do. If youre a booklover, you must get your hands on a copy of its a book and add it to your book collection. 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. Lane smith is the creator of a shelf of books, including the new york times bestselling its a book and its companion, its a little book. He lives in an old house in connecticut with the designer molly leach. Today was a perfect day for cat, dog, chickadee, and squirrel.
A perfect day by lane smith 8 book extension activities plus class. Together they embark on a journey across the country to answer lincoln s questions and quiet his concerns about the nation for which he gave his life. Smith is married to molly leach, who is a book designer and designed the smith scieszka collaboration. 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 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. So happy national authors day to lane and to all who create a unique and special itema book. In this captivating new picture book, readers follow grandpa greens greatgrandson into a garden he created, a fantastic world where memories are handed down in the fanciful shapes of topiary trees and imagination recreates things forgotten. 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. Together they embark on a journey across the country to answer lincolns questions and quiet his concerns about the nation for which he gave his life. Lane smith has collaborated with jon scieszka on titles including the caldecott honor book the stinky cheese man and other fairly stupid stories and the bestselling the true story of the three little pigs. Core activities to engage your students in meeting standards in reading. Using humor, story, and character, lane smith reminds us why we pick up a book when we could turn to other distractionsand he tells a story that makes us laugh out loud. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
There are several its time for a story bundles available in my tpt store. It could either be his name or the mouse could really be calling him a jackass for being ignorant towards books. Pull it out and read it regularly, to remind you and your. These delightful picture books celebrate the joy of books and reading, and all are damn. There were lots of raves for the trailer for lane smiths its a book. In 2012, the eric carle museum named him a carle artist for lifelong innovation in the field of children s picture books, and in 2014, he was awarded the lifetime. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It s designed for ages 4 to 8, but, there s a comment about a jackass, one of the characters, that causes the controversy. Abe lincolns dream is funny, touching, and surprising in a way only possible from this master picture book creator.
This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of. Nov 24, 2017 the story chair with cris reading it s a book by lane smith duration. 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 lane smiths caldecott honor book grandpa green was an homage to aging and the end of life, there is a tribe of kids is a meditation on childhood and lifes beginning.
First to third grade though its one of those witty books that could up into higher grades genre and theme. 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 pintsize companion to the bestselling its a book, the board book version doesnt merely shrink the proportions of the original. The beautiful caldecott honorwinning grandpa green can also be found there alongside his brilliantly quirky collaborations with john scieszka. Its a cute book, and i enjoy lane smiths illustrations, but i cannot imagine reading this to a group of children.
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