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Dan Santat

Personal Information

Born January 1, 1975 (51 years old)
11 books
4.8 (8)
144 readers

Description

Dan Santat (born 1975) is an American author and illustrator known for his children's book The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, which won the 2015 Caldecott Medal for distinguished illustration. He also wrote The Guild of Geniuses and created the Disney Channel animated series The Replacements. ([source](

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Sidekicks

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"Batman has Robin, Wonder Woman has Wonder Girl, and Phantom Justice has Bright Boy, a.k.a. Scott Hutchinson, an ordinary dude by day and a superfast, superstrong sidekick by night, fighting loyally next to his hero...despite his doubts about the social benefits of wearing yellow tights. After an embarrassing incident involving said tights and the revelation that his lifelong nemesis, supervillain sidekick Monkeywrench, might be one of the most popular kids at his school, Scott begins to question his role. How long can he stay on the sidelines and still hope to have a life?"--Dust cover flap.

The Adventures of Beekle

5.0 (3)
72

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. Award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. - Jacket flap.

Are We There Yet?

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse and their friends pass through different environments, some with sand and some with water, before reaching their destination--the beach.

The sports pages

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2

A collection of sports stories featuring everything from fighting to friendship, set everywhere from the tennis court to the hockey rink.

The Guild of Geniuses

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Mr. Pip the monkey gets depressed because he does not think the gift he has for his friend Frederick Lipton, the famous actor, is special enough.

The cookie fiasco

4.5 (2)
24

"There are only three cookies and four hungry friends to share them with. This is not good. This is not equal!"--

Comics Squad. Recess

5.0 (2)
12

"A collection of comics about every kid's favorite school subject: recess"--