It’s A Book!

Book Description

A wry exchange between an IT-savvy donkey, a book-loving ape and a mouse forms this playful and lighthearted examination of print as a medium in the digital age. With a subversive and signature Lane Smith twist, this satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say about the importance of reading to children and adults alike.

Review
THE STYLE LIST PICKS 29th FEB

‘This kids’ book recalls when pen and paper not pinch and zoom still ruled.’ –Stylist Magazine

‘One of the sweetest examples, for children, is also one of the oddest. A neat little hymn to the joys of traditional reading in contrast to the whizzbang excitements of multimedia it has the punchline, and the title, It’s a Book.’ –Guardian.co.uk

‘It’s a Book is so brilliant. The illustrations are gorgeous and it’s one of those books parents will really enjoy reading to their children. It s the tale of a Monkey’s attempt to explain to a techie donkey what a book is and that, no, it doesn’t need a password!’ –Made For Mums.com –This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Lane Smith is a bestselling author and illustrator. He is best known in the UK for his brilliantly quirky and silly collaborations with Jon Scieszka, in particular for the multi award-winning THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES (Puffin). Lane lives in a small town in rural Connecticut with his wife Molly, a picture book designer.