Before winning the biggest of all prizes in his field, santat wrote and illustrated the equally excellent graphic novel sidekicks and the picture book the guild. Oh no, or how my science project destroyed the world, written by mac barnett and illustrated by dan santat. He has santa posters, santa action figures, and even santa underwear. He went on to receive an illustration degree from the art center college for design, where he graduated with honors. The guild of geniuses by dan santat, hardcover barnes. Captain amazing, the muscled hero of metro city, is aging, and after a botched takedown of four nefarious villains, he decides he is in need. My youngest son and i built this trojan horse out of cardboard for his school art assignment. Dan santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the guild of geniuses and the adventures of beekle. Dan santat books, author biography, and reading level.
New from stephenie meyer, midnight sun experience the story of twilight, this time from the point of view of edward preorder midnight sun now. A bold and brilliant graphic novel romp by whiz kid dan santat. One day a year he is santa claus, but the other 364 days dan santat works as a childrens book writer and commercial illustrator. If you are interested in purchasing any of these books and having them signed by me then please visit this link to vromans bookstore to purchase a copy. The unimaginary friend, which won the caldecott medal. Dan santat works as a childrens book creator and commercial illustrator. He lives with his wife, two kids, a rabbit, a bird, and one. Make note on your online order that you request that i sign it. The book functions both as a parable of sibling rivalry and overworked. Dan, congratulations for your book sidekicks being enjoyed by so many children. He also wrote the guild of geniuses and created the disney channel animated series the replacements. May 26, 2011 one question with dan santat duration.
So we were really happy when we learned that he won the 2015 caldecott awardthe american library associations prestigious award for the most distinguished american picture book for childrenfor his latest book the adventures of beekle. Books by dan santat author of the adventures of beekle. Bestselling creator dan santats caldecott medalwinning the adventure of beekle. He doesnt even have time for his house full of pets. Superheroes, pets, friends loyal to the end, and illustrations with enough pow to knock your socks off its a winning combination for the new graphic novel sidekicks, by dan santat. Dan santat is one of my favorite childrens picture book illustrators, and it turns out he also spins a good yarn. Dan santat born 1975 is an american author and illustrator known for his childrens book the. Dan santat, author and illustrator of the guild of geniuses, was born in brooklyn, ny and raised in california. It seems that every other book my youngest daughter reads is either drawn by, written by, or drawn and written by dan santat. Even as a kid, they never really did anything for me. Both my son, age 5, and his severalyearsolder cousin got a kick out of this book. It will be filled with candy hearts for valentines day. Were thrilled to have him stop by hicklebees for a casual chat with fans after a day of entertaining, educating and inspiring local school children. Authorillustrator, dan santat kicks off our summer celebraiton of graphic novels with his newest book, sidekicks.
A delightfully devious christmas story from beloved librarian betsy bird and caldecott medalist dan santat. July 1, 2011 a veritable bonanza of capes, heroes and pets with superpowers abounds in illustrator santats first solo graphic novel. If youre like me, its easy to rattle off a long list of fiction authors. Dan santats comic about pets as superhero sidekicks had been calling out to me for a while, mostly because of the artwork, and its. Sidekicks look up in the sky its a graphic novel about superhero pets from caldecott medalist dan santat captain amazing, superhero and savior of metro city, is getting old. Sure, he can fly, hes got superstrength and invulnerability, but that cant keep him from aging. This is a list of books i have worked on over the span of my career. Dan santat sidekicks captain amazing, hero of metro city, is auditioning for a sidekick in this graphic novel from arthur a. Jul 01, 2011 dan santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the guild of geniuses and the adventures of beekle. Santat attended the university of california, san diego, where he graduated with a b. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Sidekicks by dan santat paperback book the parent store. One copy of kel gilligans daredevil stunt show signed by michael buckley and dan s. Type your first name, then your teachers initial and grade level. He lives with his wife, two kids, a rabbit, a bird, and one cat. The unimaginary friend is an inventive and thoughtful celebration of companionship. Dan santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaime0f67a93d46. I was always fascinated with the idea that an imaginary friend was the perfect friend that a child created, and i wanted to play with the idea of a role reversal where the imaginary friend is waiting to find that perfect someone but has doubts about whether that day would ever come. Sidekicks by dan santat 2011, paperback for sale online. There is maybe one instance of a character saying he wet himself, and maybe a couple of other minor things id have preferred not to see. Dan santat is an american author and illustrator known for his childrens book the adventures of beekle. He is also the creator of disneys animated hit, the replacements. The unimaginary friend, which won the 2015 caldecott medal for distinguished illustration. Captain amazing, the muscled hero of metro city, is aging, and after a botched takedown of four nefarious villains, he decides he is in need of a.
Dec 26, 2015 dan santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel sidekicks, and has also illustrated many acclaime0f67a93d46. Captain amazing is the best superhero of metro city he is left and right catching criminals. Sidekicks ebook by dan santat 97838042450 rakuten kobo. Santats lively, colorful illustrations convey the action and humor that infuse the tale. Buy a discounted paperback of sidekicks online from australias leading online bookstore.
Sally, 5l by typing my name in the box to take this quiz, i am indicating that i have read the whole book from beginning to end, and i am taking this quiz by myself without help from others. Three ninja pigs written by corey rosen schwartz and illustrated by dan santat. He is also the creator of the disney animated hit, the replacements. Dan santat is currently considered a single author. Dan santat contact information, biography, books, blog. Read sidekicks by dan santat available from rakuten kobo. Its a graphic novel about superhero pets from caldecott medalist dan santat. Captain amazing, superhero and savior of metro city, is getting old. Oct 03, 2017 dan santat, caldecott awardwinning author and illustrator of the adventures of beekle.
This is a little girl dressed as beyonce from the lemonade video. Sidekicks ebook chicago public library bibliocommons. Dan santat, caldecott awardwinning author and illustrator of the adventures of beekle. Hes out all hours battling archvillains, catching thieves, and helping little old ladies cross the street. Dan santat is the caldecott medalwinning and new york times bestselling author and illustrator of the adventures of beekle. Dan graduated with honors from the art center college of design in pasadena, california.
Illustrator saturday dan santat writing and illustrating. The unimaginary friend, talks about his newest picture book, after the fall, an immigrant kid learning about santa claus, writing books that reveal other peoples stories, how much anxiety sucks, and the different ways he is interpreting asian identity in his work. Unfortunately, the names of picture book authors and illustrators are often more elusive. Sidekicks by dan santat 2011, paperback for sale online ebay. Chip kidd, graphic designer best known for his book covers. I predict that young kids are going to beg their parents to read this aloud to them, and older ones are going to read it again and again, relishing in the action. Jun 30, 2011 dan santat sidekicks captain amazing, hero of metro city, is auditioning for a sidekick in this graphic novel from arthur a.
Using solid cardboard and glued sheets together to make a solid block of cardboard. Dan has written and illustrated his own books and books by other writers. Working on a halloween book and adding all sorts of random pop culture costume references. An interview with caldecott medal winner dan santat geekdad. As the 2015 winner of the caldecott medal for his work on the adventures of beekle. Get ready for sibling rivalry royale as pets with superpowers duke it out for the one thing they all want. Dan santat born 1975 is an american author and illustrator known for his childrens book the adventures of beekle. The unimaginary friend, dan santat joins a legion of awardwinning authors and illustrators to grace the stages of the childrens festival of reading. I wasnt aware that it would make it so dense and hard to cut. There is plenty of action and adventure in this graphic novel about captain amazing and his search for a sidekick. His new graphic novel, sidekicks came out in july and he has.