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Lane Smith

Author & Illustrator

About Lane Smith

Lane Smith is the creator of a shelf of books, including the New York Times bestselling It's a Book and its companion, It's a Little Book. The beautiful Caldecott Honor-winning Grandpa Green can also be found there alongside his brilliantly quirky collaborations with John Scieszka including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. He has also illustrated Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach and collaborated on the conceptual design of the Disney movie adaptation. 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 Achievement Award from the American Society of Illustrators. Lane Smith and his wife, the designer Molly Leach, live in a small town in rural Connecticut, USA.

Recent updates about Lane Smith

National Arbor Day (US)

A remarkable book that your children will love. Grandpa Green by Lane Smith.

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Haiku Poetry Day

A House That Once Was by Julie Fogliano from Two Hoots. A great addition to your library!

9 days ago

World Art Day

I'm Just No Good At Rhyming is a brilliant read to inspire young artists. By Chris Harris from Two Hoots

11 days ago

International Moment of Laughter Day

and laugh out loud this #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay A Perfect Day by Lane Smith from Two Hoots

12 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), There Is a Tribe of Kids by Lane Smith from Two Hoots.

24 days ago

International Children's Book Day

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs... A book that will get anyone reading! By Jon Scieszka from Puffin.

24 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A Perfect Day... A book that will get anyone reading! By Lane Smith from Two Hoots.

24 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A House That Once Was... A book that will get anyone reading! By Julie Fogliano from Two Hoots.

24 days ago

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