Lane Smith
Born 25 August 1959
From Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States · Nationality: United States
Lane Smith was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in Corona, California. He spent summers in Tulsa. He attended the Art Center at the College of Design in Pasadena, California while also working as a janitor. He received a B.F.A. degree in illustration, moved to New York City, and began working as a magazine illustrator.
In 1991, he collaborated with poet Eve Merriam on his first book, Halloween ABC. He is best know for his collaborations with author Jon Scieszka, including illustrations for several of Scieszka's Time Warp Trio series.
Books by Lane Smith in order
Books by Lane Smith in the order they were published, from Flying Jake (1988) to Stickler Loves the World 4-Copy Pre-pack with Character Easel (2023).
- 1Flying Jake
Flying Jake1988 - 2Glasses
Glasses1991 - 3The Big Pets
The Big Pets1991 - 4The Happy Hocky Family!
The Happy Hocky Family!1993 - 5Disney's James & the Giant Peach
Disney's James & the Giant Peach1996 - 6There Is a Tribe of Kids
There Is a Tribe of Kids2001 - 7Pinocchio, the Boy
Pinocchio, the Boy2002 - 8The Happy Hocky Family Moves to the Country!
The Happy Hocky Family Moves to the Country!2003 - 9John, Paul, George & Ben
John, Paul, George & Ben2006 - 10Madam President
Madam President2008 - 11The Big Elephant in the Room
The Big Elephant in the Room2009 - 12Het Is Een Boek
Het Is Een Boek2010 - 13Grandpa Green
Grandpa Green2011 - 14It's a Little Book
It's a Little Book2011 - 15Abe Lincoln's Dream
Abe Lincoln's Dream2012 - 16Return to Augie Hobble
Return to Augie Hobble2015 - 17A Perfect Day
A Perfect Day2017 - 18Gift for Nana
Gift for Nana2022 - 19Gift for Nana 4-Copy Pre-Pack with GWPGift for Nana 4-Copy Pre-Pack with GWP2023
- 20Stickler Loves the World
Stickler Loves the World2023 - 21Stickler Loves the World 4-Copy Pre-pack with Character EaseStickler Loves the World 4-Copy Pre-pack with Character Easel2023