The group consisted of vocalist morrissey, guitarist johnny marr, bassist andy rourke, and. 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. Some of the published credits of lane smith include madam president, big plans, science verse, and math curse. Despite smiths sly titlepage introduction of jackass as a legitimate animal label for donkey, this closing gibe refocuses and cheapens the humor. 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. The witty banter appeals to children of all ages and provides a platform to discuss. Monkey s friend discovers that a good book doesnt need fancy electronic accessories. Lane smith is a published author and an illustrator of children s books and young adult books. It could either be his name or the mouse could really be calling him a jackass for being ignorant towards books.
Lane smith is currently considered a single author. He died on june, 2005 in northridge, california, usa. Buy its a book by lane smith from waterstones today. In his most enigmatic and beautiful work to date, lane smith explores aging, memory, and the bonds of family history and love. Kohls cares elephant plush from grandpa green childrens book. I will definitely be looking out for other books by this 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. I personally would not read this in my classroom but lane smith does cover a topic that should be addressed. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Yesterday was international day of the book, so it felt fitting to highlight its a book by lane smith. The playful read is something you and your grandchildren can enjoy together, time and again. 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. However, the last line on the very last page, it s a book, jackass could be interpreted in two different ways. Lane smith was born on april 29, 1936 in memphis, tennessee, usa as walter lane smith iii.
Continuing in the tradition of his its a book and the stinky. The books title page identifies the donkey with a very mild epithet, which is repeated in a gentle lastpage smackdown. 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. Were very sorry, this item kohls cares elephant plush from grandpa green childrens book is out of stock. Watch this book trailer video for its a little book by bestselling author and illustrator lane smith. Aug 10, 2010 in our increasingly electronic world, its easy to forget the sweet simplicity of a book.
Remember its a book, the new york times bestselling picture book for children. He was an actor, known for my cousin vinny 1992, red dawn 1984 and the mighty ducks 1992. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This fun story from lane smith details how a group of animal friends having a fun, pleasant day. 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. 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. Today was a perfect day for cat, dog, chickadee, and squirrel. 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. Ive just discovered lane smith and she seems amazing. The smiths were an english rock band formed in manchester in 1982. First to third grade though it s one of those witty books that could up into higher grades genre and theme. The story chair with cris reading its a book by lane smith youtube.
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 author lane smith on kids and technology. A conversation between a reader and a screener illustrates how books pull us into new worlds without electricity, buttons or plugs. Make a new book, in a similar style, with the title its a. In lane smiths delightful its a book, the hightech generation, especially youngsters, can rediscover the fun there is to be had between two covers. Lane smith born august 25, 1959 is an american illustrator and writer of children s books. Its a book books welcome to walker books australia. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Everyone left with a book and a library card if they didnt have one. 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. He was married to deborah lynn price and sydnee roberta balaber. Our arms full of books, our heads full of stories, we skipped all. A look inside its a book click on images to enlarge.
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. 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. Smith was born in tulsa, oklahoma, but moved to corona, california at a young age. Buy it s a book by lane smith 9781921720147 from boomerang books, australia s online independent bookstore.
A clever rebuttal to todays kindlenookipad culture, its a book is the latest from bestselling, awardwinning authorillustrator 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. Its a little book by lane smith book trailer youtube. 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. Monkey is reading a book, but his friend wants to know what the book can do. Aug 31, 2010 in his latest title, its a book, lane turns his humor to a pervasive cultural issue among the younger generation today. Its a book npr coverage of its a book by lane smith. Your little cutie will love this sweet plush elephant based on the book grandpa green by lane smith sold separately.