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Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show
by
Michael Buckley,
Dan Santat (Goodreads Author)
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 a...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 1st 2012
by Harry N. Abrams
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Kel Gilligan is a daredevil - brave enough to attempt awe-inspiring feats like eating broccoli, facing "the Potty of Doom," and taking a bath with only ONE assistant. Santat's illustrations heighten both the drama and the humor in Buckley's story. You can tell just by the cover how much kids are going to love this.
Our kindergartners thought the Potty of Doom was hilarious. They are just the right age to remember those little potties and know just what an achievement it is to master them. As the...more
Our kindergartners thought the Potty of Doom was hilarious. They are just the right age to remember those little potties and know just what an achievement it is to master them. As the...more
It would take a cold-hearted person not to laugh at least once during this hilarious picture book that rings true to childhood experiences. Young Kel Gilligan sees himself as the star of his own reality show, performing feats of daring such as eating broccoli, facing the Potty of Dome, and getting dressed all by himself. The text is hilarious as are the Adobe Photoshop illustrations. I loved how the book's creators took everyday events and turned them into challenges to be faced with courage bef...more
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...more
Young Kel Gilligan is out to show the world that he can overcome terrifying obstacles like trying new foods, using the potty, and -horror of horrors- taking a bath. Kel Gilligan is not afraid of anything! Except, maybe, that monster under the bed... Dan Santat's illustrations capture the astonishment of Kel's family while posing Kel in dynamic superhero poses. A laugh out loud book for anyone who's had to face the obstacles of childhood, Kel Gilligan will have the whole family gearing up for the...more
Kel Gilligan daringly, shockingly, amazingly tackles what many kids might find impossible: eating broccoli, using the potty, taking a bath, not interrupting his mother on the phone, and almost manages getting to bed as well. Astonishing! The illustrations in this book were made with "Adobe Photoshop and with 100% fearlessness." Dan Santat's slightly squared off illustrations are expressive with lots of boy appeal. There are fun little details like crayon scribbles on the walls of the family's ho...more
There are some picture books created to commiserate with the parents, a post-baby shower gift for those toddler years, like Go the F*ck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach. I haven’t read it as it was after my time and frankly I wasn’t interested. In Mansbach’s case he is looking only to commiserate with parents on the subject of bedtime frustrations. Laughter being cathartic and all. But some books can empathize and provide catharsis while still encouraging you to read it to your kids. Kel Gilligan is on...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Kel Gilligan's stunts are those which challenge so many kids in their everyday life: eating broccoli, etc.
Michael Buckley's brilliant appeal with older readers in his Nerds and Sisters Grimm series is wildly present in his picture book debut for younger readers.
Dan Santat's always vibrant illustrations are delightful in that joyful way that just bubbles up from your center.
This first foray by Buckley and Santat into picture books is a resounding success. I hope t...more
Michael Buckley's brilliant appeal with older readers in his Nerds and Sisters Grimm series is wildly present in his picture book debut for younger readers.
Dan Santat's always vibrant illustrations are delightful in that joyful way that just bubbles up from your center.
This first foray by Buckley and Santat into picture books is a resounding success. I hope t...more
Kel is a daredevil, willing to take on enormous challenges and risk his own safety! He took on the challenge of eating broccoli and survived without a scratch. He had the courage to face down “The Potty of Doom” though it did take longer than he expected. He even managed to get dressed by himself without a net. He has tested his underwater skills by taking a bath with only one assistant. And has even survived his mother being on the phone without interrupting, though it was close. When Kel faces...more
Okay, I guess I am the "cold hearted" person one reviewer said you must be if you didn't laugh at this, because I didn't. I've seen this done before and with much more attractive artwork. And a kid big enough to be turning things into a daredevil stunt show should've been potty trained and dressing himself a while ago....
Save your money and buy the "Dinosaur vs" series instead.
Oh, and my girls LIKE broccoli. Love it in fact.
Save your money and buy the "Dinosaur vs" series instead.
Oh, and my girls LIKE broccoli. Love it in fact.
Great drawings, a fearless hero, terrifying obstacles for a child growing up... It's almost a perfect book for kids in preschool through kindergarten and beyond... But I wish there was not a gratuitous little boy behind image, as I just know some teachers or even fellow librarians will overreact... So everyone else buy this book and snort a little milk out of your noses:)
When you think of a match made in heaven, look no further than this title written by Michael Buckley and illustrated by Dan Santat. These two have created one hilarious book in Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show. I've laughed out loud every single time I've read it; once, twice, three and four times now.
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I thought the idea for book was interesting and I can see kids finding it amusing. Unfortunately, I wasn't spellbound by the book. The illustrations were graphic and fun, but it wasn't something that capture my attention and made me want to read it over and over again. It was pretty interesting to see what feat Kel would accomplish next, but overtime, I got a little bored. The people in the sidelines pushing him to do more and gasping in wonder and amazement were a little much at times, but I th...more
I laughed myself (and out loud, too) through this book. Kel Gilligan does such daring things like eat broccoli, use the potty for the first time, and go to bed without checking for monsters! I can't wait to read this story for storytime because I know that children and parents alike will enjoy it.
The cover on this book is misleading beacause you think it is a book about bicycle type stunts. Instead Kell Gilligan's stunts include things like eating broccoli and dressing himself. The cartoon illustrations will capture the attention of most boys and girls. This would be a great read-a-loud!
After seeing accolades from my twitter friends for this, I just had to check it out. Hilarious! I don't think anyone could read it without laughing, regardless of age. I didn't realize how versatile Buckley is until I looked up the title and saw the great variety of books he's written.
Adorable humor for a preschool boy. A fun bedtime book. Illustrations are well done. Kel makes me wish all the things that I have to do in life would be considered "daredevil." However, I just don't think the book would be checked out in our library beyond kindergarten.
Humorous tale of a young boy taking on the challenges of toddler/preschool years (using potty, eating brocolli, going to bed in the dark) and treating them all like daredevil acts. Cute but somehow over-rated for my tastes. Found myself rolling my eyes more than chuckling.
Age: Preschool+
Kel Gilligan takes on such astounding stunts as going on the potty, getting dressed, and waiting for mom to get off the phone. Big, bold graphics accompany these childhood feats. An action-packed celebration of first experiences.
Kel Gilligan takes on such astounding stunts as going on the potty, getting dressed, and waiting for mom to get off the phone. Big, bold graphics accompany these childhood feats. An action-packed celebration of first experiences.
This book has a lot going on in the background of the illustrations, young readers will love the various appearances of Kel's bare naked bottom! Math teachers brave enough (expect huge reactions to the bottom) to read it aloud could use the book for a lesson on elapsed time.
The students were laughing so loud at this book....and in between the laughter I managed to sneak in a lesson about making predictions, background knowledge and inferences. ;) We made predictions about what stunt Kel Gilligan would perform next based on the clues the author gave us about the character and his age. All hands went up to read the book next after I was finished reading it aloud. :) I am also so excited about my shirt from Mr. Schu!!! And a huge thank you to Michael Buckley....I was...more
I loved this book that took on the idea of childhood fears and put a fresh spin on it. The art is perfectly matched to the story and this is the perfect book for parents and kids to share together.
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 il...more
Invites the reader to join the adoring fans who watch a preschooler performs such daring stunts as eating broccoli, dressing himself, and going to bed without checking for monsters.
This entertaining story reminds me of my own Evel Knievel phase when I attempted such stunts as riding my tricycle down the basement stairs and into a wall of cinder blocks. Lots of fun.
Mar 29, 2013
Heather
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
age 7's, age 3's, parents
Shelves:
fav-little-books
The art on the cover of this book doesn't really communicate the way the art on the inside does. This book was funny and the kids were enthralled by it. Definitely recomend and worth a second read.
Michael Buckley AND Dan Santat? You had me at the cover. This hilarious book describes Kel Gilligan's bravery in confronting daily challenges like taking a bath and getting dressed by himself.
This book is hilarious, I know my students and sons will adore it. Story by Michael Buckley and illustrations by Dan Santat? I shouldn't be surprised that it rocks.
Read by the author himself at the Baltimore Book Festival. A fun story about a young kid doing things for the first time, like using the bathroom and getting dressed.
Pretty cute and funny, although just a little bit crude. The illustrations are great with a nostalgic feel about them. I recommend for ages 5 though 11.
Hilarious! This book made me laugh outloud! I enjoyed the illustrations that accompanied the text. This book will be enjoyed by both kids and adults.
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New York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley was born in Akron, Ohio. He tried his hand as a stand-up comic and lead singer for a punk rock back before attending Ohio University. After graduating with honors he moved to New York City to be an intern on the Late Show with David Letterman which led to stints developing programming for Discovery Networks, MTV, MTV Animation and Klasky Csupo (pro...more
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