Description
The car trip to Grandma's house is taking forever. Are We There Yet? explores the amazing possibilities of imagination on a long, boring car journey, as time slows down so much that it starts going backwards. Featuring dinosaurs, Ancient Egyptians, knights and pirates, this is one amazing journey through the imagination. With stand-out illustrations that span millennia by the Caldecott-winning author of The Adventures of Beekle.
About the Author
Dan Santat is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator. His picture book, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, won the 2015 Caldecott Medal for distinguished illustration. He also wrote The Guild of Geniuses and created the Disney Channel animated series The Replacements. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two children and various pets.
Reviews
"Unashamedly clever and challenging... a dazzling display of a picture book's capabilities" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *
"A remarkable feat... a turbocharged adventure that's also a meditation on the relative nature of time." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
"Engrossing. Let the interactive reading begin!" * Booklist, starred review *
"This imaginative take on the never-ending car ride is filled with surprises... [the illustrations] are filled with excitement and humorous details" * School Library Journal *
"An unforgettable romp." * Kirkus, starred review *
Awards
Short-listed for Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Award 2017 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781783445165
Author Dan Santat
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 213mm * 4mm
About the Author
Dan Santat is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator. His picture book, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, won the 2015 Caldecott Medal for distinguished illustration. He also wrote The Guild of Geniuses and created the Disney Channel animated series The Replacements. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two children and various pets.
Reviews
"Unashamedly clever and challenging... a dazzling display of a picture book's capabilities" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *
"A remarkable feat... a turbocharged adventure that's also a meditation on the relative nature of time." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
"Engrossing. Let the interactive reading begin!" * Booklist, starred review *
"This imaginative take on the never-ending car ride is filled with surprises... [the illustrations] are filled with excitement and humorous details" * School Library Journal *
"An unforgettable romp." * Kirkus, starred review *
Awards
Short-listed for Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Award 2017 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781783445165
Author Dan Santat
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 213mm * 4mm
