Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show [Hardcover]

Michael Buckley (Author), Dan Santat (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2012 | Age Range: 4 - 7 years

From Michael Buckley, the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series, and Dan Santat, author-illustrator of Sidekicks, comes this hilarious picture book starring Kel Gilligan (a.k.a. “The Boy Without Fear”) that encourages kids to laugh at their fears and celebrates the bravery it takes to try new things no matter how ordinary. Narrated by Kel himself as he attempts his “stunts” with Evel Knievel–like flair, the story unfolds as a performance in which readers themselves become part of the audience, encouraging Kel to get dressed all by himself (without a net!), eat new foods like broccoli (eww!), and take a bath (gasp!). Bold, interactive, and downright silly, this is a book to make kids cheer and attempt some “stunts” of their own.

Praise for Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show:
"The stunned faces on the 'audience' as Kel successfully chews and swallows broccoli are hilarious, and their comments will inspire many giggles... the intended audience will be rolling on the floor laughing at these silly antics... Santat’s illustrations, are busy, grandiose, loud, and proud, just like Kel Gilligan. They add depth and humor to the action."
—School Library Journal

"Expect demands for multiple readings."
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A fantasy romp destined to please preschoolers and parents alike who are faced with getting through the day-to-day tasks that at times feel insurmountable."
—Booklist

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 2-This funny picture book features a child who just loves danger. Readers who don't know Kel Gilligan are clearly unaware of his daring feats that have earned him the nickname "The Boy Without Fear." He earnestly recollects his past triumphs in pictures designed to look like freeze frames of his life with great comical effect. The stunned faces on the "audience" as Kel successfully chews and swallows broccoli are hilarious, and their comments will inspire many giggles. Those shy of potty humor may not enjoy the image of Kel's bare bottom and the applause after he successfully vanquishes a toilet, but, let's be honest; the intended audience will be rolling on the floor laughing at these silly antics. After Kel's strenuous day of derring-do, readers see that he is just like many children when it comes to the biggest obstacle of all-sleeping in his own bed. Santat's illustrations, created in Photoshop, are busy, grandiose, loud, and proud, just like Kel Gilligan. They add depth and humor to the action.-Alison Donnelly, Collinsville Memorial Public Library, ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

Michael Buckley is the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series. This is his first picture book. Dan Santat is the award-winning illustrator of Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies, Oh No!, Sidekicks, and Guild of Geniuses. Visit him online at www.dantat.com.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 7 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition (September 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141970379X
• ISBN-13: 978-1419703799
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of fun and funny! November 28, 2012

By Margaret Chind VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Full of fun and funny, this is definitely a "boy" book, but I have no doubt my preschool daughter will be in fits of laughter when we read it. She is currently as well mastering the "daredevil" tasks from eating broccoli to sleeping in her own bed (and staying there). Part of the learning process is seeing other kids with similar experiences and I am sure reading and rereading this book will be fun and beneficial to her learning things on her own. Not very colorful but still vivid and vibrant illustrations make these pages full.

*Thanks to Abrams for providing a copy for review.*

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious. November 8, 2012

By Heidi Grange

Format:Hardcover

I laughed all the way through this book. Kel Gilligan's tough attitude as he faces common childhood challenges including broccoli, the Potty of Doom, a bath, and getting dressed is giggle-inducing. The way the author takes these seemingly simple activities and turns each into a stunt of giant proportions is very entertaining. I also like the way the illustrator made some of the illustrations seem as if they are being viewed through a video camera lens. There are a couple of bare bottom pictures which I thought added to the humor, for the younger set anyway, older kids might be a bit shocked. The dramatic text and very expressive illustrations make this a great book for sharing individually or with a group. I highly recommend this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! October 2, 2012

By Zoot

Format:Hardcover

This book is hysterical. Kel tackles all the truly hard things in life - eating broccoli, being quiet while mommy talks on the phone, etc- with gusto and bravery! It turns a child into a hero just for doing every day tasks parents wish their kids would do!