Craig Smith
Craig Smith is a New Zealand children's author and musician, born in Clyde, Central Otago, in 1972. He released his first children's album, 'Not Just for Kids,' in late 2007. The opening track, 'The Wonky Donkey,' won the APRA New Zealand Children's Song of the Year in 2008. In 2009, he adapted the song into a picture book of the same name, illustrated by Katz Cowley. Smith has since published a series of related books, including 'The Grinny Granny Donkey,' 'The Dinky Donkey,' and 'Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise.' He also works as an itinerant musician, performing in schools, festivals, markets, and venues. He co-authored 'Willbee The Bumblebee' with Maureen Thomson.
Awards
["APRA New Zealand Children's Song of the Year (2008)", "New Zealand Post Children's Choice Award (2010)"]
Notable Works
['The Wonky Donkey', 'The Grinny Granny Donkey', 'The Dinky Donkey', 'Willbee the Bumblebee', 'My Daddy Ate an Apple', 'Square Eyes']
