Recess by Lane Smith
Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans.School is where you go to learn. It is fun.
But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun.
That is why there is recess.
But what if it’s not recess time?
No problem!
You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess.
It doesn’t matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it:
RECESS!
Featuring the distinctive humor and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honoree Lane Smith, this irresistibly fun, interactive read aLOUD is the perfect stress reliever to send kids into fits of giggles and shaking out their wiggles.
***STARRED REVIEW***
"This interactive explosion of a book bursts off the page, engulfing young listeners in its inescapable exuberance..Wilder than any rumpus, this recess isn’t just a break—it’s silliness incarnate!"
* Kirkus Reviews *
"Ever the troublemaker, Smith stages a jubilant, eye-popping, and highly interactive mutiny against the tyranny of strictly scheduled fun...a playful work that suggests an effective educational strategy can consist of knowing when to momentarily abandon ship." * Publishers Weekly *
"This interactive explosion of a book bursts off the page, engulfing young listeners in its inescapable exuberance..Wilder than any rumpus, this recess isn’t just a break—it’s silliness incarnate!"
* Kirkus Reviews *
"Ever the troublemaker, Smith stages a jubilant, eye-popping, and highly interactive mutiny against the tyranny of strictly scheduled fun...a playful work that suggests an effective educational strategy can consist of knowing when to momentarily abandon ship." * Publishers Weekly *
Lane Smith is the author and illustrator of It's a Book, A Stickler Christmas, Stickler Loves the World, and A Gift for Nana, as well as Grandpa Green, a Caldecott Honor book. He is also known for illustrating The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, and James and the Giant Peach. He has received awards such as the Kate Greenaway Medal, Lifetime Achievement honors from the Society of Illustrators and the Eric Carle Museum, and five New York Times Best Illustrated Books awards. Smith and book designer Molly Leach live in rural Connecticut.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781419776892 |
| ISBN 10 | 1419776894 |
| Title | Recess |
| Author | Lane Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2025-08-28 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |