The Guild of Geniuses - by Dan Santat (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>For any child who has ever felt a tiny bit neglected, this dazzling debut is about a monkey named Mr. Pip and his best friend, Frederick, who shows Mr. Pip he doesn't have to be a genius to be a good friend. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>From Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, a funny, empathetic (and GREAT-LOOKING) picture book about the cure for feeling neglected.<p></p>Are you having a bad weather day? You should try Dr. Lancaster's Portable Weather Machine. Want to rise above it all? Check out Dr. Torrance's Anti-Gravity Belt. Yes, THE GUILD OF GENIUSES has created many fantastic inventions to satisfy humanity's most pressing needs...So when Fred's best friend Mr. Pip seems a little down, Fred knows just who to call. The Guild introduces Mr. Pip to other monkeys (in case he was lonely) and throws him a parade (so he can feel important). But it turns out Fred may hold the solution after all -- and he doesn't have to be a genius to be a good friend.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for <i>The Guild of Geniuses</i>Children will chuckle over the urbane visual humor in this promising debut. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>Kitschy fifties design and appealingly drawn characters make this a promising debut from Santat... Readers should keep an eye on Santat's attention-getting art and sympathetic monkey hero. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>Santat creates a fabulous world filled with kitschy delights... Some will recognize elements of Maira Kalman and William Joyce's artwork, but Santat is freshly his own. -- <i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Dan Santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel <i>Sidekicks</i>, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including <i>The Guild of Geniuses</i> and <i>The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend</i>, which won the Caldecott Medal. He lives in Alhambra, California, with his family. Visit his website at dantat.com. <br/> Dan Santat wrote and illustrated the graphic novel <i>Sidekicks</i>, and has also illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including <i>The Guild of Geniuses</i> and <i>The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend</i>, which won the Caldecott Medal. He lives in Alhambra, California, with his family. Visit his website at dantat.com.
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