With as much emphasis as mammoth red display type can convey, a ladplainly on a timeout, to judge from his openingscene position in the corner of a classroomproclaims that he has big plans. Bob spends his days writing, drawing and having conversations with npr. Without a bit of remorse, he muses, soon, the entire world will know of my big plans. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Some of the published credits of bob shea include boggle jr. Apr 15, 2008 lane smith is a caldecott honorwinning illustrator. It is a good one for the imagination and i think second and third graders would really enjoy it. Bob shea is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. A little boy sits in the corner of a classroom, plotting his future. Bob shea is the author and illustrator of new socks. Bedtime and the cult favorite big plans illustrated by lane smith. Big plans written by bob shea and illustrated by lane smith read by jmparent ed duration. The illustrations are very colorful sketchlike drawings and there are many different sizes of fonts on each page.
He also wrote big plans, illustrated by lane smith. The illustrations, by lane smith, of the stinky cheese man fame, are bold and loud and fit the main character like a glove. With the help of a mynah bird and lucky stinky hat, hell find a quarter. This line becomes his mantra and is repeated many times. Bob has written several childrens books, including new socks, big plans, which was illustrated by lane smith, dinosaur vs. Sometimes i write books, sometimes i illustrate them. Lane smith a little boy sits in the corner of his classroom dreaming about his big plans for his future. Shea, whose new socks also features hyperbolic repetition, gives readers a bold and funny motto. Big plans book by bob shea illustrator, lane smith. Big plans by bob shea and lane smith big plans hardback ive got big plans, big plans i say. Bob shea has written and illustrated over twenty picture books including the popular dinosaur vs.
This is a hilarious romp made all the more enjoyable by sheas cartoons outlined in black crayon. Interview with bob shea created by literary friendships view on. Bob shea has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books including the popular dinosaur vs. Bob shea has written and illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including dinosaur vs. He utters all the cliches from big plans to lets get to business to dress for success as he picks up a mynah bird flunky who helps him take over increasingly important business and political posts, including some command over outer space. Big plans has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Its written by a guy named bob shea who really doesnt sound like a ton of fun, but is. My kids loved this book so much and they found so many concepts and teaching points that it covers.
A big book with big pictures and even bigger action, big plans is a marvel. Bob got his start at comedy central where he make up stuff and they let him go make the stuff. Big plans has 0 available edition to buy at alibris. I started the school year off sharing the book big plans by bob shea, illustrated by lane smith with my library classes. The story itself is a fast read, but its full of subtle humor, silly scenarios, and unique illustrations that the students loved. Big plans by bob shea, lane smith illustrator starting at. With huge exclamations, broad, black crayon lines and vivid splashes of red, shea portrays a roaring dinosaur savagely attacking a pile of leaves, a big slide, a bowl of spaghetti, talking grownups seen only from knees down and other unsuspecting targets, then swaggering away from each, crowing dinosaur wins again. Browse books by bob shea kid sheriff and the terrible toads. His writing career began at comedy central, and his characters and animations have appeared on nick jr. Bob shea is a graphic designer and the author of big plans, illustrated by lane smith. Big plans book by bob shea, lane smith illustrator.
This young narrator is unashamedly confident and im inclined to call this book an all american read. A great book to use to guide students to think about their own big plans. Young child has aspirations that he wants to share with the world. Buy big plans book online at low prices in india big. In bob sheas big plans, the book opens with the little boy sitting in the corner at school. Buy big plans big plans by shea, bob, smith, lane isbn. My favorites favorites bob shea s list of favorite childrens books other than his own. Bedtime was one of amazons top 10 picture books of the year, and a horn book magazine best of 2008. His characters and animations have appeared on nick jr, playhouse disney and pbs kids. Big plans has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun shop the allnew. This book could be a great discussion starter at the beginning of the school year to elicit student plans for the year and to motivate them to create plans.
See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. Bedtime, though, offers a far tougher challenge to the young wild thing. Bob shea is the author of big plans, illustrated by lane smith, as well as his own race you to bed and dinosaur vs. Finally, he anticipates rocketing to the moon to spell out his big plans slogan in gigantic rocks. Big plans by bob shea 2008, hardcover for sale online ebay.
Big plans by bob shea and lane smith mentor texts, how to. Using this printable, students can first decide on. Bedtime, and is the author of big plans, illustrated by lane smith. Author bob shea is known for his fun and witty picture books written from a kids perspective, and big plans is no different.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. I had high hopes for this book written by bob shea author of new socks, one of my favorite favorite picture books last year, but i was slightly disappointed with this offering. Opening with a boy sitting in a corner of a classroom with a blackboard filled with i will nots, bob sheas text shows the boy playing out fantasies of power. Shea s crazy humor pervades the book, from the hilarious back and forth between potential diner and wouldbe meal to his floppy, exaggerated art, filled with warm colors and cheery personality. Kid sheriff and the terrible toads bob shea macmillan. Bookshelf spoke to the pardners about their second picture book collaboration after big plans in. I get asked from time to time if i know where to get any copies. School library journal sheas crazy humor pervades the book, from the hilarious back and forth between potential diner and wouldbe meal to his floppy, exaggerated art, filled with warm colors and cheery personality.
Feb 08, 2016 young child has aspirations that he wants to share with the world. Right now my plans include using bob shea s book in the classroom. Adults will be delighted to share this with young readers. Believe it or not, big plans is about a little boy without a name. From lane smiths illustrations, its clear that our little friend is in big. Bedtime the early reader series, ballet cat and the cult favorite big plans illustrated by lane smith. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Big plans hardcover by bob shea, lane smith illustrator little, brown books for young readers, 9781423111009, 48pp. However, what may have been meant to inspire big dreams also encourages arrogance. Download read big plans 2008 by bob shea in pdf, epub. Jul 15, 2014 bob shea has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books including the popular dinosaur vs. He lives in connecticut with his wife colleen and his son, ryan. He is the author and illustrator of new socks and the acclaimed dinosaur vs. Little brown, hyperion, harpercollins, random house, simon and schuster and dial have all published his work. Sticker word puzzles, scrabble sticker word puzzles, dinosaur vs. Opening with a boy sitting in a corner of a classroom with a blackboard filled with i will nots, bob shea s text shows the boy playing out fantasies of power. Theyre big stop what you are doing right now, and burn all your books. Bob is an eager and talented promoter of his books.
Books launch genius hour for grade k2 more information big plans. On the first day of school or the first school day in january, bob shea s book big plans is a fun readaloud to get kids excited about making their own big plans for the year, or for their future in general. He has his own graphic design compnay and lives in connecticut. A big book with big pictures and even bigger action, big plans is a marvel and a hit with me. Interview with bob shea created by literary friendships view on literary. Shea, whose new socks also features hyperbolic repetition, gives readers a bold and funny. Big plans by bob shea and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 15, 2008 kindergartengrade 2a boy sits in a corner of his empty classroom, his misdeeds recorded on the blackboard. Bedtime, and is the author of kid sheriff and the terrible toads and big plans, both illustrated by lane smith. Right now my plans include using bob sheas book in the classroom. This book is about a determined, somewhat bossy little guy that has big plans. Although the book is all about how a young boy rises to power because of his big plans, the conclusion is openended.