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It's a Little Book
by
Lane Smith
Now in diapers! For the youngest of readers who still prefer to chew on a book rather than read it, It's a Little Book asks what a book is for--Is it for chewing? Is it for wearing?--and answers the question in a warm and charming way. As funny and captivating as the bestselling It's a Book, It's a Little Book promises to delight a new generation of readers.
Board Book, 24 pages
Published
August 30th 2011
by Roaring Brook Press
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This is the baby version of It’s a Book by Lane Smith. Shorter, sweeter, and with the characters in diapers, It’s a Little Book is one of those reads that’s fun for parents too. You’ll enjoy a chuckle (in the it’s-funny-because-it’s-true way) at the crazy uses the characters think up for the book in their hands. “Is it for riding?” “No!” “Is it for emailing?” “No!” Finally they arrive at the discovery that it’s a book and is, in fact, for reading.
My son would have nothing to do with this book fo...more
My son would have nothing to do with this book fo...more
We read It's a Book by Lane Smith about two years ago and we really liked it. I was perusing our local library's collection of board books and saw this version of the tale. It's a little kid version, and I thought it was very cute.
The storyline is pretty much the same; the main difference is that the characters are younger and are wearing diapers and the narrative is very simple. With lots of repetition and adorable illustrations, I think this would be great for toddlers.
As it's missing the bi...more
The storyline is pretty much the same; the main difference is that the characters are younger and are wearing diapers and the narrative is very simple. With lots of repetition and adorable illustrations, I think this would be great for toddlers.
As it's missing the bi...more
Yikes! Sometimes board book adaptations just don't work. I get what Lane Smith is trying to do here... Of course we want children to learn what a book is, how to hold it, and *yes* eventually read books. BUT this is a board book for babies. And a board book IS for chewing (that is how infants explore and learn). A board book IS for building (I use them all the time as blocks in my story play programs). One of the things that youth librarians try to impress upon parents is that board books should...more
For those of you who want milder fare for your bookshelves, Lane Smith created It’s a Little Book. Donkey and Ape are back, but in diapers! Donkey asks, “Is it for wearing? Is it for chewing? Is it for quacking? Is it for building?” Of course, Ape answers, “No, it’s a book.” The ending is not edgy like the first book but very cute and appropriate for all ages. Still, I like the original but this board book is like drinking chocolate milk when you can’t have the chocolate bar. They still taste go...more
I read this together with my husband in a bookstore while we were shopping for a pair of newborns, and we thought it was terrible! What small child understands "email" and "typing"? It makes no sense. It's point is cute - one animal doesn't know what to do with a book, and guesses silly things like putting it on his head. But some of the suggestions are way beyond the comprehension of small children. Also why was the monkey ginormous compared to the donkey? My husband found the illustrations cre...more
A much more young child-friendly version of the original. Meaning the odd joke at the end was changed and the references were more to what a young child would understand. This was in Board Book format, which I wonder about since I use Board Books for the very, very young and I don't think under preschool-age would get this book. Then again, maybe it's a great way to teach babies and toddlers how to treat books!
This "little book" is great! The illustrations of the monkey and donkey in diapers are adorable, and I loved the story, too. The suggestions that donkey had for possible uses of the book were hilarious! I liked this version of the story even better than that in It's a Book. :-)
Originally posted at http://postdefiance.com/literary-gift..., written by Sweet Pea Flaherty.
This board book companion to It’s A Book is deceptively simple and oh-so-loveable. Tweet about it! Share it on Facebook! Post it to your blog! Or, just sit down and share this lovely little book with the lovely little ones in your life.
This board book companion to It’s A Book is deceptively simple and oh-so-loveable. Tweet about it! Share it on Facebook! Post it to your blog! Or, just sit down and share this lovely little book with the lovely little ones in your life.
I read the story, It's a Book first and while I felt that was a clever book, I liked this book better because it was written for its intended audience. The diaper-clad donkey and gorilla are discussing what they found. Each page contains a repetitive "Is it a ..." question from donkey who is trying to determine how to use this new object. Donkey is very creative on how to use this object -- e-mailing, flying, building, etc. Gorilla patiently says no to each of donkey's ideas and finally explains...more
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I had a chance to read the display copy at ALA. Absolutely adorable! Made me wish I still had children who were tiny enough to enjoy a board book. I still might order a copy because it was that much fun! I think even my 4 and 6 year old (who are HUGE It’s A Book fans) would appreciate this version made for the youngest readers.
"it's a book, silly"
replaces "it's a book, ass"
in case the author/publishing house would get sued for rogue groups of toddlers roaming the countryside screaming "ass! ass!" like lost inmates.
or, if your baby became a real loose canon. sometimes literature turns people you know.
replaces "it's a book, ass"
in case the author/publishing house would get sued for rogue groups of toddlers roaming the countryside screaming "ass! ass!" like lost inmates.
or, if your baby became a real loose canon. sometimes literature turns people you know.
It's a book, silly.
Adorable illustrations and short lines of text show a guessing game between the itty bitty (sometimes) digitally obsessed and a character who's more a fan of a good ol' traditional book.
I'm thinking this author is not too keen on handing smartphones to babies!
Adorable illustrations and short lines of text show a guessing game between the itty bitty (sometimes) digitally obsessed and a character who's more a fan of a good ol' traditional book.
I'm thinking this author is not too keen on handing smartphones to babies!
CUTE! New favorite baby book. Well. For the parents of baby, really. Little ones won't get the joke ... but that's OK. The illustrations are adorable.
And the semi-problematic wording of the other version is gone. Again, in that case, it was really a book for adults all along.
And the semi-problematic wording of the other version is gone. Again, in that case, it was really a book for adults all along.
This is a much less controversial and more child friendly version of Lane Smith's "It's a Book." While the characters are the same, and the basic idea of the book is the same, the word "jackass" does not appear, so parents and librarians can share this book without hesitation.
Could this book be any cuter? It's a little version of It's a Book!. Donkey is berfuddled, confused, and mixed-up...can't figure out what this crazy thingamabob is! Gorilla is exasperated by donkey's questions...."It's a Little Book!", of course, Silly.
More appropriate version for very young readers of the hysterical picture book It's A Book. I'm sure this board book will be many things to your little ones, even though the book tells them "No" it is not for eating or wearing.
Not quite as much fun as it's big brother, but a cute book, and minus the language that made It's a Book hard to read to the younger ages.
I was at the book store with my daughter and I picked this one up. I started to read it and it was so much fun. I know it's a kid book but it's a fun read. This is the kind of book I wouldn't mind reading over and over to my little girl.
This is the board book version of Smith's "It's a Book" with some changes to it. Personally, the changes made it cute, funny and more appropriate and less condescending than the original which I did not like.
Dec 15, 2011
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One of the cuties!! I LOVED IT
When I first read this little one, I was thinking like "this IS written for kids, the other one is more for the older ones D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y
I would read this to my KGs
When I first read this little one, I was thinking like "this IS written for kids, the other one is more for the older ones D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y
I would read this to my KGs
This book is for anyone who hates the digital age and wants their kids to read a real paper book. :) great humor. Very like the adult version, but more kid friendly
Not as good as its predecessor, but I had to buy it for my friend and I. I do like how he tries to do different things with the book that aren't just technology based.
Of course the original "It's a Book" is still my favorite...with it's sharp tone and clever wit. But this board book, with a gentler, kinder feel is still enjoyable.
Ok, this one is a bit lackluster if you have the original in mind. However, while It's a Book was a children's book for adults, It's a Little Book actually is for children.
The same characters from "It's a Book", but they are younger. Great to use for children to understand what a book is. Recommended for grades Pre-K-1.
As delightful and clever as its big brother book! Can't wait to give this to the little ones in my life!
This is a super-fun board book. It wasn't long before my LO was saying "No!" after each page! I love it!
Very cute!!! Love this adaptation, although I never minded the 'joke' at the end of the original ;)
I loved this adaptation!!!! I've read it to many preschoolers who think it is SOOO funny!
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Smith was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but moved to Corona, California at a young age. He spent summers in Tulsa, however, and cites experiences there as inspirations for his work, saying that "[o]nce you've seen a 100-foot cement buffalo on top of a donut-stand (sic) in the middle of nowhere, you're never the same."
He studied art in college at the encouragement of his high school art teacher, helping...more
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