Do You Know Lane Smith?
by Cynthia Sin-Yi Cheng
November 15, 2007
Credits: Artwork © Lane Smith 2002. From the book Pinocchio, the Boy published by Viking Children’s Books.
Books of Wonder
18 W 18th St
(5th and 6th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
212-989-3270
If you have kids or simply appreciate good graphics and inventive storylines, then you should definitely get to know Lane. He is one talented children’s author and illustrator. Besides my passion for wine, I have a penchant for sourcing children’s books. Since my move to New York seven years ago, I have been collecting Lane’s books. His works are mesmerizing and playful with topics ranging from the historically educational John, Paul, George & Ben ($17), based on the founding fathers of the United States, to the fantastical kid alien Baloney ($16). My all-time favorite is his modern rendition of a classic: Pinocchio, the Boy ($17).
