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About Dan Santat
Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After the Fall as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets. He invites you to visit him online at dantat.com.
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Blog postLast year was a whirlwind of putting my father to rest, so this feels like my first year without a dad. I needed a day to myself but, Happy Father’s Day
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Blog postI hosted a wonderful group of illustration students from FIT in New York who came out to my home and I talked to them about my career in publishing, video games, and animation. Afterwards we dined on Mexican food and drinks and enjoyed lovely conversation about art and all things culture
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Blog postHappy Birthday to my mother who is 76 years young today. Nurse. Cancer survivor. Mother of one obnoxious kid.
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Blog postFnGs just arrived for “BECAUSE I’M YOUR MOM” by @ahmetzappa with art by me. See you March 2023✌🏼
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Blog postStarted in 2019, this memoir got me through the pandemic. Book 12 is done! See you Feb 2023 🙏❤️
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Blog postI spent the last year searching for Marilyn Bjork, an old speech teacher I had in junior high. I absolutely hated public speaking and she always pushed me out of my comfort zone. When I was 13 I had really resented all the exercises the gave me not realizing years later how valuable that experience would be. I sent out postcards to various addresses hoping I found her correct address and telling her that I was writing a book about the time we went to Europe together in a tour group, but I nev1 month ago Read more
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Blog post.#TheAquanaut is approaching three months on the Independent Bestsellers list 🙏❤️
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Blog postThings my dog broke PART 4. He chewed through a strap on my favorite backpack. A series of restoration. 😑
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Blog postHappy Mother’s Day 👑
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Blog postLovely in person event for @bottomshelfbks and I in La Jolla to celebrate the release of THE BLUR. Plenty of book folks in attendance featuring @mattdelapena, @rizzyfig, and Brian Selznick!
18 years in this business and I’m still shocked anyone shows up at all. Thank you 🙏 ❤️
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Blog postLovely in person event for @bottomshelfbks and I in La Jolla to celebrate the release of THE BLUR. Plenty of book folks in attendance featuring @mattdelapena, @rizzyfig, and Brian Selznick!
18 years in this business and I’m still shocked anyone shows up at all. Thank you 🙏 ❤️ (at San Diego, California)
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Blog postI have two books out in the world today! THE BLUR by @bottomshelfbks and YES WE WILL by @kellyyanghk (at Children’s Book World)
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Blog postThank you, California ❤️
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Blog postIt’s been a year ❤️
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Blog postIt’s been one year since my father died. Today I paid my respects. 🙏
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Blog postI just heard about the passing of Marshall Arisman. One hell of an illustrator and one hell of an educator. Every artist should read “The Education of an Illustrator” He will be missed 🎨
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Blog postENDLESSLY EVER AFTER
A book written by the lovely @ohmylorelei with art by me is out in the world TOMORROW from @chroniclekidsbooks
It’s a “Pick Your Own Path” book and you have TWO CHOICES:
1. BUY THE BOOK
2. BUY THE BOOK (but I don’t bug you about it)
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Blog postLove ya, New York ❤️
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Titles By Dan Santat
Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turned upside down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab.
To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems -- inside lives a band of four goofy sea creatures! And when they all realize that Aqualand has evolved into something much darker than Sophia's dad had envisioned, Sophia is determined to help the aquanaut crew free the park's captive marine life before it's too late.
From the New York Times–bestselling creator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend comes the inspiring epilogue to the beloved classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty.
Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after?
Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall—that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most.
Will he summon the courage to face his fear?
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) is a masterful picture book that will remind readers of all ages that Life begins when you get back up.
2018 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Winner
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2017
A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2017
A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Kids
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2017
An NPR Best Book of 2017
From the very beginning, there was something different about this child... An ultrasonic voice. Fantastically elastic limbs. Super-magnetic powers. But it wasn’t until the child took her first steps that she became: THE BLUR!
Nothing can stand in her way as she takes the world by storm: always on the move and darting into danger! All too soon, she is zipping through the days, and zooming over the years…
Framed as an origin story, here is a fun superhero romp for kids, filled with bold and bright illustrations, that will pull at the hearstrings of every parent.
Grab your basket and your coat. Put on some walking shoes.
Turn the page and begin: Which story will you choose?
Award-winning creators Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat transform a crowd of classic tales into an ever-changing, fascinating, laugh-out-loud choose-your-path picture book, in which you may find a sleeping maiden, waste away in a sticky licorice cage, discover the gold at the end of a wild goose chase, or maybe (just maybe) save yourself—and the day!
GIVES YOUNG READERS THE POWER OF CHOICE: Where do you want to take the story next? Choice and autonomy are essential concepts for children to learn at a young age, and this choose-your-path picture book puts the decision-making power right in their hands.
FUNNY TWISTS ON CLASSIC FAIRY TALES: "The Three Little Pigs," "Hansel and Gretel," "Snow White," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and more—characters and settings from these classic fairy tales take on hilarious new life in a brand-new story, just right for the youngest fairy tale fans.
TEACHES STORYTELLING BY EXAMPLE: This playful picture book offers young readers the chance to build their own narratives out of the decisions they make each step of the way, powerfully illustrating how a story is created and how it proceeds from beginning to middle to end. Both a teaching tool and an exciting adventure in its own right, this book is a great resource for learning storytelling.
FABULOUS AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Laurel Snyder is the author of the Geisel Award–winning Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series. Her books have earned numerous starred reviews and Best Book designations, and her middle grade novel Orphan Island was longlisted for the National Book Award. Acclaimed artist Dan Santat has illustrated over 50 books for children, earning a Caldecott Medal for his picture book The Adventures of Beekle and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Drawn Together.
Perfect for:
• Teachers and librarians
• Lovers of fairy tales and fairy tale retellings
• Readers who enjoy choose-your-path stories
• Parents and caregivers seeking a story that will continue to surprise and delight, even after the 100th time through
• Gift-givers looking for a beautiful present that can be read again and again
• Anyone who appreciates clever, hilarious takes on classic fairy tales
Why does this wolf think he can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons---he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu--he'll chop that guy to pieces!
But when the wolf actually appears, it turs out these two pigs aren't quite ready after all. Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA!
Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling, and rising star Dan Santat's spunky illustrations are sure to pack a punch!
This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and--at long last--is given his special name: Beekle.
The #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat--creator of After the Fall and Are We There Yet?--combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.
Captain Amazing, the hometown hero of Metro City, is so busy catching criminals that he rarely has time for his pets -- he hasn't even noticed they've been developing superpowers of their own!
So when Captain Amazing announces he needs a sidekick, his eager pets -- a dog, a hamster, and a chameleon -- all decide to audition for the part and a chance for one-on-one time with the Captain. But while each pet is focused on winning the coveted sidekick spot, an even bigger battle in Metro City is about to unleash...
Dr. Havoc, Captain Amazing's long-time nemesis, is hatching up a new scheme, and the Captain's found himself in serious trouble. Can the warring pets put their squabbles aside to save the day? Will the return of a forgotten friend help them in their time of need? Or will this be the end for Captain Amazing?
Get ready for sibling rivalry royale as pets with superpowers duke it out for the one thing they all want most: a super family.
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