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Recess

A Picture Book
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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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Recess

"An interactive picture book in which students participate in riotous recesses to break up the tiresome moments at school."--

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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, or a Wherever-You-Are Recess. It doesn’t matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it:

RECESS!

Featuring the distinctive humour and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honouree 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419776892

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

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.

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