About
Jane Smith is an award-winning author-illustrator of nine children's picture books, including the CHLOE ZOE series, HELLO NEW HOUSE, MISS MEOW and NAKED BUTT BUSTS OUT. Jane earned her BFA in Illustration at the Columbus College of Art & Design before beginning her career in publishing as an art director of children’s novelty books. She currently creates artwork for a variety of publishing and art licensing clients in her Wilmington, North Carolina studio.
Featured Work
Naked Butt Busts Out!

Cheeky bunny Naked Butt just wants to be himself, but when being yourself literally means baring it all, Naked Butt finds everyone wants him to cover up his tail again. Especially his momma! So Naked Butt tries his best to keep his true self tucked under shirts and shorts. But when Naked Butt’s clothes start feeling itchier and scratchier and tighter and tighter, he can’t keep himself covered up anymore—Naked Butt BUSTS out!
To everyone’s surprise, Naked Butt’s hilarious city streak shows momma that standing out in the crowd isn’t just a good thing, it’s a lifesaver, and that being yourself can inspire others to uncover a whole new view of the world, too. With big laughs and lots of heart, children’s picture book, Naked Butt Busts Out! celebrates the importance of being yourself and the rewards of baring it all.
Other Works
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Miss Meow
2021
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Hello, New House
2020
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It's Thanksgiving, Chloe Zoe!
2017
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It's Halloween, Chloe Zoe!
2017
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It's the First Day of Kindergarten, Chloe Zoe!
2016
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It's the First Day of Preschool, Chloe Zoe!
2016
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It's Easter, Chloe Zoe!
2016
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It's Valentine's Day, Chloe Zoe!
2016
Awards and Recognition
- Miss Meow was honored by the Cat Writers' Association with a Certificate of Excellence and was a Muse Medallion 2022 finalist, both in the category of Children's Book Illustration.