Larae Schmitt

LaRae Schmitt, Writer and Illustrator for Jazzalot and Jazzalot Books, has entertained children since she was a child herself. As a young adult, she would amuse children of family/friends through creative storytelling and art geared towards their interest and abilities. Now, as an older adult, LaRae has similar opportunities of finding fun ways to delight children - with art, music, games, plays, make believe and reading books. The first version of this book, with more primitive artwork, was...See more

LaRae Schmitt, Writer and Illustrator for Jazzalot and Jazzalot Books, has entertained children since she was a child herself. As a young adult, she would amuse children of family/friends through creative storytelling and art geared towards their interest and abilities. Now, as an older adult, LaRae has similar opportunities of finding fun ways to delight children - with art, music, games, plays, make believe and reading books. The first version of this book, with more primitive artwork, was given as a gift to her two young nieces; after which, their parents encouraged LaRae to pursue writing further... The updated version of "This Little House" is now published to share this story-in-rhyme with you and yours! See less