The Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to be hosting award-winning local author & illustrator Lane Smith who will be here signing copies of his newest children’s book “A Stickler Christmas” on Small Business Saturday, November 30th at 3 pm.

ABOUT THE BOOK

A holiday picture book from award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith that features the woodland character, Stickler, who wanders the forest delivering Christmas presents. In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will be inspired by this story of holiday kindness.

Happy-go-lucky Stickler, an original character covered in sticks, is celebrating Christmas by passing out presents for all his friends. He has carefully selected the right stick for each of them, including: a Hop-Higher Stick for Rabbit, an Idea Stick for Crow, an In-a-Pear-Tree Stick for Partridge. But Doug-the-Fir doesn’t want a present, he is too worried about being covered with decorations and lights and being the center of attention. So, Stickler promises to think of a solution and finds the perfect stick. But in order to help his shy friend, Stickler needs to be the one to shine.

“A Stickler Christmas” encourages empathy and kindness with a joyful, lighthearted touch. Lane Smith, the award-winning author and illustrator of recent picture books, including A Gift for Nana (where Stickler first appears) and Stickler Loves the World, brings imagination and laughter to a clever story featuring a delightful character.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lane Smith has received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Society of Illustrators and has been honored by the Eric Carle Museum for “lifelong innovation in the field of children’s books.” He is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestseller “It’s a Book” which has been translated into over twenty-five languages and he has written and illustrated lots of other stuff like “Grandpa Green”, which was a 2012 Caldecott Honor book and “There Is a Tribe of Kids”, which won the Kate Greenaway medal in 2017. His titles with Jon Scieszka include the Caldecott Honor winner “The Stinky Cheese Man” and “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs”, both ranked among the 100 best all-time picture books by TIME magazine. Lane’s books have been New York Times Best Illustrated Books on five occasions.

Lane and book designer Molly Leach live in rural Connecticut.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

“In a sea of more saccharine winter holiday selections, this wildly funny, whimsical story stands out in all the best ways. To quote the strangest little fellow ever to star in its own Christmas picture book: ‘Joy.'” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“A tender holiday tale about gift giving, friendship, low-stakes sacrifice, and celebration. …Amid many holiday book options that retell the same stories, Stickler stands out as a fresh expression of Christmas spirit.” –School Library Journal, starred review

This event is free and open to the public. If you are unable to attend this event, you may reserve signed copies of “A Stickler Christmas” by calling The Hickory Stick Bookshop at (860) 868 0525, or shop our website 24/7 at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.

The Hickory Stick Bookshop
2 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794
https://hickorystickbookshop.com/event/2024-11-30/lane-smith-book-signing