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It’s a Book
It’s a special book.
It’s a special event.
It’s a special book and a special event for the whole family!
Meet Caldecott Honor winning author and illustrator
LANE SMITH
For a special multimedia and interactive event for his amazing new book,
It’s a Book
(Roaring Brook, $12.99)
Sunday, Sept. 12, 11am
Books & Books Coral Gables
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with an event sure to entertain kids of all ages – even the kids who are old enough to collect Social Security.
It’s a Book. And it’s genius. It’s quintessential Lane Smith. It’s about a monkey, a mouse, a jackass, a book and our digital world. It’s thoughtful, poignant and funny – with a mischievous little wink in its tone.
It’s a book for our ever-changing age. And it’s a book for all ages. Book-loving and/or tech savvy adults, buy this book for yourselves. Parents, buy this for your kids. Grandparents, buy it for your kids AND your grandkids. Read it together; laugh together.
“The reason I made the book?,” the Caldecott Honor winning Lane Smith asks on his blog. “Certainly not to "throw down the gauntlet" as one critic has stated. Naw, I just thought digital vs. traditional made for a funny premise. No heavy message, I'm only in it for the laffs. [sic]"
It’s a video! Check out this cool video for It’s a Book...
Lane Smith comes to Books & Books on Sunday, Sept. 12, 11am at our Coral Gables store. It’s one of just a very few appearances he’s making for It’s a Book. So, it’s a real treat!
Lane Smith is the author and illustrator of the bestselling John, Paul, George & Ben and Madam President. He has also collaborated with Jon Scieszka on The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Math Curse, and The Stinky Cheese Man, for which he received a Caldecott Honor award. He has also illustrated books by Dr. Seuss, Jack Prelutsky, Florence Parry Heide, and Roald Dahl.
It's a Book (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Roaring Brook Press, 08/01/2010
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He's a great big sauropod. He's a whole lotta lizard. And he's . . . lost. Have you seen his herd? Help the big guy find his pals—before he becomes lunch for some hungry predators. Yikes! Kate and Jim McMullan’s I’m Big! (Blazer & Bray, $16.99) is the perfect way for the whole family to celebrate Grandparents’ Day. This will be a Big Day for I’m Big! Kate and Jim have created some of your favorite picture books, like I’m Dirty! and I Stink!, and Kate has written scores of early readers books, so kids can progress with stories they love.
I'm Big! (Hardcover)
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Published: Balzer + Bray, 09/01/2010
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It’s a Book. It’s a special book. It’s a special event. It’s a special book and a special event for the whole family! Meet Caldecott Honor winning author and illustrator Lane Smith for a special multimedia and interactive event for his amazing new book, It’s a Book (Roaring Brook, $12.99) . It’s about a monkey, a mouse, a jackass, a book and our digital world. It’s thoughtful, poignant and funny – with a mischievous little wink in its tone. It’s a book for our ever-changing age. And it’s a book for all ages. Lane Smith is the author and illustrator of the bestselling John, Paul, George & Ben and Madam President. He has also collaborated with Jon Scieszka on The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Math Curse, and The Stinky Cheese Man, for which he received a Caldecott Honor award. He has also illustrated books by Dr. Seuss, Jack Prelutsky, and Roald Dahl. And now there’s It’s a Book. Book-loving and/or tech savvy adults, buy this book for yourselves. Parents, buy this for your kids. Grandparents, buy it for your kids AND your grandkids. Read it together; laugh together. Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with an event sure to entertain kids of all ages – even the kids who are old enough to collect Social Security!
It's a Book (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Roaring Brook Press, 08/01/2010
265 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Sunday Story Time with author Mahalia Solages: Do you ever feel frazzled trying to get out of the door in the morning? Do you question how your children must feel, too? What Morning Is This? ($10) explores the hurried pace of today’s world from the child’s point of view. Sessie, the witty, spunky 5 year old in the family describes all the mayhem and chaos as Mama Sabina and Papa Lionel Lyon attempt to get everyone ready for school and work. Parents and children ages 2-6 will love the hustle and bustle of activity that comes to life on every page. 12:30pm
9700 Collins Ave.
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
CURIOSITY DAY: In honor of the birthday of H. A. Rey, the creator of the beloved children's book icon Curious George, Books & Books is having a Curiosity Day party. Meet Curious George himself! Come for the special Curious George Story Time. And join us as the Miami Children’s Museum leads games and activities designed to bring out the curious nature in your little ones. Free tickets required and available at our Coral Gables store. Each family needs just one ticket. There will be two sessions so we can accommodate all Curious Kids: Session I at 10am and Session II at 11am. (Activities are the same at both sessions.)
265 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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