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Books by Lane Smith | Wonderlit

Books by Lane Smith

10 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 8 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, curiosity & wonder, creativity & imagination.

Series

It's a Book

It's a Little Book

2 books · Ages 0–11

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Glasses Who Needs 'em?

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

For the child feeling self-conscious about needing glasses, this book offers a warm and imaginative perspective, celebra

Cover of John, Paul, George & Ben

John, Paul, George & Ben

Make history fun! This witty, irreverent look at America's Founding Fathers will have children laughing while discoverin

Cover of There is a Tribe of Kids

There is a Tribe of Kids

Join a young boy on a vibrant adventure as he encounters fascinating animal groups, learning their collective nouns, and

Cover of A Perfect Day

By Age Range

It's a Little Book

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

John, Paul, George & Ben

It's a Book

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

John, Paul, George & Ben

It's a Book

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Humor Friendship & Loyalty Animals Self-Confidence & Identity Being Different

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The Usborne Children's Songbook

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Whiskers & Rhymes

Whiskers & Rhymes

This Is Gus

Chris Chatterton

A Perfect Day

Lane Smith

Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel are each enjoying their ideal day in Bert's backyard. But when Bear arrives and makes

Ages 4–8

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,

Cover of Stickler Christmas, A

Stickler Christmas, A

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

For the child who needs a reminder to slow down and find magic in the ordinary, from falling seeds to the morning sun.