1991

The first book written and illustrated by me a million years ago.

—Lane

First-place award, New York Book Show

Society of Illustrators Silver Medal

Golden Apple Award Bratislava International Biennial of Illustration

Lane Smith, thank goodness, seems tapped in to childhood dreams; The Big Pets is a beautiful, hypnotic reverie brought to life on the page…I hope I have a dream like Lane Smith’s tonight. Grade A

Entertainment Weekly

Full review in Entertainment Weekly

Told in a simple, straightforward style, this fantastic story is enhanced with dark, jewel-like paintings that exhibit an almost phosphorescent glow.

Publishers Weekly