He also provided the original concept and illustrations for the hit film James and the Giant Peach. Lane Smith, an acclaimed author/illustrator, has achieved major success in his collaborations with Jon Scieszka. Director Vose reads 'Cowboy and Octopus' by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. He lives in Brooklyn and spends his time writing and talking about books. Jon Scieszkas Trucktown Books In Publication Order. Jon Scieszka began to train as a doctor but left to take a course in fiction writing at Columbia University and to become a teacher. A hilariously inventive retelling of the popular story which Publishers Weekly called the 'Funniest book of the year'. His tale starts with a birthday cake for his dear old granny, a bad head cold and a bad reputation.

You may think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf - but only one person knows the real story. Susan Welles Ford is the head of the children's department at New Milford Public Library.A hilarious retelling of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka. Why don't you come on into the library and check out some of these books?Īnd while you are here, grab a copy of the calendar or library newsletter and find out about upcoming programs. Seen Art Cowboy and Octopus Walt Disneys Alice in Wonderland. 'Baloney ( Henry P.),' 'The Book That Jack Wrote,' 'Cowboy & Octopus,' 'The Math Curse,' 'Science Verse,' 'Seen Art?,' 'Smash! Crash!' (Scieszka's Trucktown series), 'Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Tales,' 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,' 'The Time Warp Trio Series,' and ''The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs' by A. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka,Lane Smith 9780140540567,Buy. I think both girls and boys enjoy the following books written by Mr. Scieszka also edited a book 'Guys Write for Guys Read' for ages 11 up. Take a look at this Website to get some good recommendations for books that boys (guys) will enjoy.

The author also has a Website called 'Guys Read'' ( that states 'Our mission is to motivate boys to read by connecting them with material they will want to read, in ways they like to read.' This two-year position was created 'to raise national awareness of the importance of children's books.' The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the vaquero traditions of northern Mexico and became a figure of special significance and legend. Scieszka was recently named the first 'National Ambassador for Young People's Literature' by the Children's Book Council and the Library of Congress's Center for the Book. A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. I recommend that you take a look at the books by Jon Scieszka.

Cowboy & Octopus by Jon Scieszka