Synopses & Reviews
Getting to school has never been quite this difficult — or hilarious. Celebrated writer and performer Steve Martin and dynamic artist C. F. Payne (illustrator of John Lithgow's children's books) have teamed up to tell a story of the adventure, danger, and laughs of the journey to school. Enclosed with the book is a CD of Martin on banjo and vocals, singing the book's story with a bluegrass twist.
Undoubtedly a new classic for readers of all ages, Late to School is the perfect gift to be read — and listened to — again and again.
Synopsis
Celebrated writer and performer Martin and artist Payne team up to tell a story of the adventure, danger, and laughs of the journey to school. Enclosed is a CD of Martin on banjo and vocals, singing the book's story with a bluegrass twist. Full color.
About the Author
Steve Martin is one of today's most talented performers. He has had huge success as a film actor, with such credits as
Cheaper by the Dozen,
Father of the Bride,
Roxanne,
Parenthood,
L.A. Story, and many others. He has won Emmys for his television writing and two Grammys for his comedy albums. In addition to his bestselling novel
The Pleasure of My Company and a collection of comic pieces,
Pure Drivel, he has also written a play,
Picasso at the Lapin Agile. He lives in Los Angeles.
C. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the Texas Bluebonnet winner Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy and Turkey Bowl, both written by Phil Bildner. He also illustrated the New York Times bestsellers The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber, both by John Lithgow. He teaches at the Columbus College of Design, where he is the chair of the Illustration Department. C.F Payne lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and children.