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Lane Smith, author portrait
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Lane Smith

Lane Smith is a five-time recipient of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book award and a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient. In 2012 the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 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 Society of Illustrators. He is the illustrator of many books, including The Stinky Cheese Man, and the author/illustrator of It’s a Book, Grandpa Green, and John, Paul, George & Ben, among others. He is married to book designer Molly Leach.
A Stickler Valentine
A Stickler Christmas
Stickler Loves the World
A Gift for Nana
Cat Problems
Giraffe Problems
Penguin Problems
Princess Hyacinth (The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated)
The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip

Books

A Stickler Valentine
A Stickler Christmas
Stickler Loves the World
A Gift for Nana
Cat Problems
Giraffe Problems
Penguin Problems
Princess Hyacinth (The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated)
The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip

World Penguin Day

On April 25th, classrooms around the world celebrate penguins and learn about the fragile environments they call home. From melting ice to changing oceans, learning about penguins and their habitats help students see how small actions connect to big environmental impact. Bring these books into your classroom today and help kids build empathy, deepen understanding,

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