Introducing GIPP & VERA from my hilarious new picture book, CATNIP MOUSE (Fall 2025). GIPP is an exuberant young pup who craves VERA’s attention. But for the moment, VERA is already doing her own thing, chilling with her beloved CATNIP MOUSE. Calamity and silliness ensue! #funnybooksforkids #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitbooks #sillydog #picturebooks #catsandbooks #cataanddogs #catsbeingcats #picturebooksforkids #childrenslibrarian
This is VERA. She enjoys reading, cat-naps and LOVES her CATNIP MOUSE! #catnip #catniptoy #funnybooksforkids #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitbooks #picturebooks #catsandbooks #catsanddogs #picturebooksforkids #childrenslibrarian
Excited to be reading, drawing, coloring, and sharing the fun this Sunday, April 26, from 10:30-Noon at @purplecouchbookshop in #northandoverma in celebration of #independentbookstoreday — Silly sassiness is sure to abound! #familyFun #kidlitevents #andoverma
What a pleasant surprise and an absolute honor! My first official kidlit award! Thank you, Mississippi! #magnoliaaward #magnoliaBookAwards #kidlitawards #kidlitIllustrator #childrensPictureBooks
It is a treat to see the sketches of AJ Smith (@ajsmithnet ), a successful and talented children’s book illustrator. Lots to see thru this peak behind the curtain of his creative process!
Hop over to AJ’s feed to see some of the finished products: @ajsmithnet
When I need a break, I’ve been picking away at a few side projects. This one is still in its infancy but it’s got the potential to be something fun! More to come… #kidlitauthor #illustratedicons #picturebookillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitart
Here are some highlights of recent rejected sketches. I've been fortunate to be juggling a few projects but haven't been able to share much of the artwork, so I wanted to at least prove that I still existed, and was still scribbling away behind the scenes. #workinprogress #roughSketches #rejectedSketches #kidlitart #illustrationProcess
Hey #MelroseMA families! Don’t miss this fantastic #Kidlit Author / Illustrator Double Feature book event, this Saturday, March 14, at 10:30 AM with @ginaperry_books & me at @mollysbookstorema in Melrose, MA! It’s going to be a BLAST! #melrosemafamilies #melrosemassachusetts #melrosemaevents
A big thank you to @ajsmithnet for joining us for story time on Wednesday with Catnip Mouse! Our little listeners loved this sweet and silly story!
We have signed copies of you missed the event, swing by for yours this weekend!
#whitelambooks #catnipmouse
I’ll be bringing the SILLY to @whitelambooks in #readingma this Wednesday, February, 18 at 10:30 AM, presenting CATNIP MOUSE, my latest read-aloud picture book, loaded with over-the-top rhymes that will provoke giggles galore! #februarybreak #readingmassachusetts #eventsforkids
Hello, I’m AJ Smith, an author, illustrator, and intrepid (but tired) adventurer. I’m happy to present this celebration of all things bucolic, bear-like, and breakfasty in recognition of #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m happy to be repped by @casahasegawa with @the_t2_agency — #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensauthor #illustration
