Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show

Author(s): Michael Buckley

Picture Books

In this hilarious picture book from Michael Buckley, a nursery schooler pulls off some daring stunts. He ...gets dressed by himself! Eats broccoli! Takes a bath! All with awe inspiring, spine tingling, heart racing flare! The over the top tone encourages kids to laugh at their fears, while celebrating the bravery it takes to try new things, as kids do every day.

General Information

  • : 9781419703799
  • : ABRAMS
  • : Abrams Books for Young Readers
  • : 0.544
  • : 31 July 2012
  • : United States
  • : 01 October 2012
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Michael Buckley
  • : Hardback
  • : 1012
  • : Dan Santat
  • : 813.6
  • : 40
  • : chiefly col. Illustrations

More About The Product

Michael is a longstanding success on our Amulet list with bestselling series Sisters Grimm and NERDS. Here, he takes on a new, picture book audience with the sense of adventure he's known for.; For young children just mastering life tasks like potty training and getting dressed, this book highlights the bravery of tackling new things.; Young readers will laugh at the "daring" stunts that Kel pulls off, like eating broccoli and taking a bath. Michael has translated his boy directed humour to an age appropriate picture book that young boys especially will enjoy.; Kel is a charismatic character that readers will be drawn to. We're particularly successful with character driven picture books.

Michael Buckley is the bestselling author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS series. He has also written and developed shows for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Discovery Channel. This is his first picture book. Dan Santat has illustrated Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies, Oh No! by Mac Barnett. He is also the creator of the Disney animated series The Replacements. Visit him at www.dantat.com.