Lane also wrote and illustrated the retro, cult favorites, the happy hocky family and the happy hocky family moves to the country. The happy hocky family book by lane smith 4 available. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Nov 14, 1993 lane smiths new book the happy hocky family. Author lane smith introduces young readers to the whimsical world of the happy hocky familybaby hocky. About happy hocky family moves to the country there is a new book about the happy hocky family. Smiths other hocky family book, which was actually the first hocky book, is titled, the happy hocky family. Now when it rains outside, it rains inside their house, too.
A sequel to his book the happy hocky family, it tells a number of very short stories about the hocky family and their new home in the country. The happy hocky family moves to the country had us rolling around in fits of insane laughter and the younger children around us rather confused at our source of amusement. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. In the lee walp family juvenile book collection, gift of the lee walp family. The book came looking brand new and it has been passed around quite a few times. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Teachers home lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. The stinky cheese man and other fairly stupid tales. Sold by copenings closet and ships from amazon fulfillment. Written in a style similar to the dick and jane books, it tells a series of short. The happy hocky family moves to the country by lane smith the happy hocky family moves to the country by lane smith there is a new book about the happy hocky family. Refreshingly, katy skips the handwringing and never questions. The cute, easy to read book is perfect for comparing and contrasting the different lifestyles of country and city living. A series of short silly stories takes a humorous look at the activities of various members of the hocky family. In this book you will read stories about them and tubas, airplanes, balloons, skateboards, birthdays, boats, chores, dishes, naps. Publication date 1993 topics families, humorous stories, socialization, picture books for children publisher. Many things have happened since the gang first appeared in print 10 years ago, and now theyve moved to the country.
When i first read this book with my daughter, she looked up at me halfway through, gave me a sly smile, and said, i see what theyre doing here. May 19, 2019 the happy hocky family by lane smith, 1993, viking edition, in english. In this book you will read stories about them and tubas, airplanes, balloons, skateboards, birthdays, boats, chores, dishes, naps, ants, toys, and cousin stinky. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. A series of short silly stories takes a humorous look at the activities of various members of the hocky family mode of access.
Created by art of the picture book view on art of the picture book share. I think this book is hilarious and first bought it about 10 years ago for my daughter, who was then age 5. The hocky family has a lot of fun as they tell you about their ant farm, cousin stinky, and their trip to the zoo. Cinnamon, circle, circus the adventures of cliff hanger. In the country the hocky family lives in an old house where it rains inside the house when it rains outside. Griffithss innovative book for beginning readers collects nine short, intentionally silly snippets propelled by. See all books authored by lane smith, including the stinky cheese man and other fairly stupid tales, and the true story of the three little pigs, and more on. The stinky cheese man and other fairly stupid tales jon. See henry, holly and baby hocky, and newton, the hocky pet.
Hockys get a taste and a smell of rural living in this belated sequel to smiths deliciously postmodern primer, the happy hocky family 1993. The happy hocky family lane smith a series of short silly stories takes a humorous look at the activities of various members of the hocky family. The hockys get a taste and a smell of rural living in this belated sequel to smiths deliciously postmodern primer, the happy hocky family 1993. May 01, 2003 rarely does a childrens book come along that appeals more to adults than kids shel silversteins uncle shelbys a b z book comes to mind, but for out and out cynicism nothing can beat lane smiths the happy hocky family moves to the country. The happy hocky family moves to the country is a prose and free verse book of childrens poetry. The surprised recipient of a box of chocolates agonizes over whether to eat the whole box himself or share with his friends. Do you know any of the other books lane smith worked on, isaac. As with the happy hocky family, lane smiths quirky take on the dick and jane. Lane smith sets up a familiar childrens book premise a nuclear family moves to the country and gleefully smashes it by making his characters surprisingly sarcastic and selfaware. What would you say about the happy hocky family to people who have never had the pleasure of seeing it before. Like the hocky family, he and book designer molly leach live in a little town in the country. Happy hocky family moves to the country by lane smith and. Oct 04, 2010 the happy hocky family moves to the country edit. Great comparison story that also tracks the hockey family over time as they.
As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. The happy hocky family is a childrens book by author and illustrator lane smith. Deftly parodying the repetitious, simplistic sentence structure of. The happy hocky family by lane smith, 1993, viking edition, in english. The chat with priscilla what men wished women knew part one duration. Lane also wrote and illustrated the retro, cult favs the happy hocky family and the happy hocky family moves to the country. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The happy hocky family moves to the country happy hocky family by lane smith follows the hocky family from the happy hocky family as they move to the country. The poems focus on the cityliving hocky family moving to the country. Snappsy the alligator did not ask to be in this book read aloud brightly storytime duration.
Sep 03, 2019 step aside, dick and jane, or the very hilarious happy hocky family might just run you over. All ages ten years ago, the artist, childrens book illustrator and writer. Lane smith sets up a familiar childrens book premise a nuclear family moves to the country and gleefully smashes it by making his. In the lee walp family juvenile book collection, gift of the lee walp family spec walp. The happy hocky family has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I remember the first book my oldest daughter sat and listened to without trying to grab at the pages. The parody of dick and janestyle readers doesnt work when. All ages ten years ago, the artist, childrens book.
The happy hocky family by lane smith lemuria books. Smith parodies the smugly middle class textbook, transforming boringly repeated lines into comic resignation. Great comparison story that also tracks the hockey family over time as they settle in to their new setting. The happy hocky family by lane smith, paperback barnes. Griffithss innovative book for beginning readers collects nine short, intentionally silly snippets propelled by kidpleasing, tonguetripping verse.
Unfortunately, for all its intended humor, this book will have a tough time finding an audience. Step aside, dick and jane, or the very hilarious happy hocky family might just run you over. The happy hocky family viking kestrel picture books lane smith on. The happy hocky family viking kestrel picture books smith, lane on. The happy hocky family moves to the country by lane smith. Lane smith books list of books by author lane smith. Seventeen extremely short stories to delight the preprimer crowd and their younger sibs. Happy hocky family moves to the country by lane smith. Seen as minimal, but artfully colored figures floating on fields of brown speckled paper. The happy hocky family moves to the country is a book by lane smith. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Why this book after numerous animal and belly button toddler books.
Rarely does a childrens book come along that appeals more to adults than kids shel silversteins uncle shelbys a b z book comes to mind, but for out and out cynicism nothing can beat lane smiths the happy hocky family moves to the country. Click the mouse invites the cubs to watch her favorite show, switching places, with her. After not being able to go to the country, the lions bring the country to the library. The first time i read this book is the first time i can remember crying with laughter. It was the happy hocky family moves to the country. Deftly parodying the repetitious, simplistic sentence structure of basal readers with lots. The excelsior file blog perfect for fans of lane smiths happy hocky family. She loved the offbeat humor and that the hocky family was a. Feb 12, 2008 i saw a recent interview with jon scieszka over at jen robinsons book page and heres a good one at 7imps.