{"product_id":"recess-a-picture-book","title":"Recess: A Picture Book","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t***STARRED REVIEW*** \n\u003cbr\u003e \"The illustrations, even those meant to depict brooding and dullness, are stunning. Lane's signature brush strokes radiate energy and showcase intrigu­ing textures, and the students have arresting, oftentimes Picasso-like faces...Don't miss Recess. Perfect for a rowdy, rol­licking read-aloud, every classroom needs a copy of this treasure chest of delicious fun.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t***STARRED REVIEW*** \n\u003cbr\u003e \"A high-energy, high-participation read, tailor-made for storytime, that joyfully affirms play as essential, not extra, and is likely to become a classroom favorite.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLane Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of \n\u003ci\u003eIt's a Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eA Stickler Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eStickler Loves the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eA Gift for Nana\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \n\u003ci\u003eGrandpa Green\u003c\/i\u003e, a Caldecott Honor book. He is also known for illustrating \n\u003ci\u003eThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eJames and the Giant Peach.\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Books awards. Smith and book designer Molly Leach live in rural Connecticut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t***STARRED REVIEW*** \n\u003cbr\u003e \"Younger audiences, as well as teachers and librarians on the lookout for quick indoor stretches that are fun and safe, will go bananas.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn interactive picture book in which students participate in riotous recesses to break up the tiresome moments at school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It's plenty of fun touched with a bit of subversive humor, and the narrator's struggle between reigning in the glee and happily joining it will be familiar to any young-at-heart adult who has had to be the responsible party amidst a sea of chaotic joy.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The breezy, conversational tone of the text, along with the dry observations of recess antics...will bring smiles even to those beyond the usual picture-book crowd.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t***STARRED REVIEW*** \n\u003cbr\u003e \"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!\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBestselling 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e School is where you go to learn. It is fun. \n\u003cbr\u003e But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun. \n\u003cbr\u003e That is why there is recess. \n\u003cbr\u003e But what if it's not recess time? \n\u003cbr\u003e No problem! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess. \n\u003cbr\u003e It doesn't matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRECESS!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/15\/2025 (EAN 9781419776892, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/28\/2025 (EAN 9781419776892, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781419776892, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2025 pg. 90 (EAN 9781419776892, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/04\/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9781419776892, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2025 pg. 52 (EAN 9781419776892, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Smith, Lane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. 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