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Books by Lane Smith | Wonderlit

Books by Lane Smith

11 books · Ages 0–11

Known for the It's a Book series, Lane Smith writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–11, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, joy & gratitude, animals.

Series

It's a Book

It's a Little Book

2 books · Ages 0–8

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Glasses Who Needs 'em?

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

A skeptical boy changes his mind about his new frames after hearing a doctor's wild and imaginative list of famous eyegl

Cover of John, Paul, George & Ben

John, Paul, George & Ben

Five of the most famous men in American history get a playful and witty makeover that shows their humors and quirks duri

Cover of A Perfect Day

By Age Range

It's a Little Book

There is a Tribe of Kids

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

John, Paul, George & Ben

It's a Book

Common Themes

Humor Joy & Gratitude Animals Curiosity & Wonder Being Different Nature & Outdoors Self-Confidence & Identity Art & Creativity

A perfect afternoon of lounging and snacking in the backyard is suddenly turned upside down when a hungry bear decides t

Ages 4–8

Cover of Grandpa Green

Journey through a magical topiary garden with a young boy as he uncovers the extraordinary life and fading memories of h

Cover of A Stickler Christmas

A Stickler Christmas

For the child who finds magic in every pebble and leaf, and wants to share that spark with a friend who might be feeling

Cover of Stickler Loves the World

Stickler Loves the World

Stickler and his best friend Crow wander through the woods, stopping to marvel at the beauty of swirling seeds, bright s

Cover of The Big Elephant in the Room

The Big Elephant in the Room

For the child navigating social nuances or awkward secrets, this humorous tale uses a classic idiom to explore communica

Cover of The Happy Hocky Family

The Happy Hocky Family

For the child who enjoys a wink at the camera, this book uses the simple style of old school primers to tell hilarious,

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

John, Paul, George & Ben

It's a Book

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The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

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If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs