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Books by Dan Santat | Wonderlit

Books by Dan Santat

9 books · Ages 3–14

Known for the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! and Sashimi series, Dan Santat writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, self-confidence & identity, humor.

Series

The Cookie Fiasco

Harold & Hog Pretend For Real!

Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!

2 books · Ages 4–8

Sashimi

1 book · Ages 7–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

An imaginary friend tired of being overlooked leaves his magical island for the bustling city to find the one child who

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After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again

Humpty Dumpty loves birdwatching from the city wall, but his famous fall left him terrified of heights. Witness the cour

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By Age Range

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again

Harold & Hog Pretend For Real!

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Common Themes

Animals Self-Confidence & Identity Humor Friendship & Loyalty Fear & Bravery Friendship & Social Art & Creativity Making Friends

The Aquanaut

Dan Santat

For a child processing the loss of a parent, this whimsical adventure follows a girl who finds hope and a sense of justi

Ages 8–12

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A First Time for Everything

Awkward middle schooler Dan heads to Europe expecting the worst, only to find first friendships, first loves, and a life

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For the child who is hesitant to try something again after a scary setback, or the little one struggling to reclaim thei

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Captain Amazing is hunting for a new sidekick, but his own loyal pets are determined to prove they have the heroics requ

After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again

Harold & Hog Pretend For Real!

The Aquanaut

A First Time for Everything

Sashimi

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Maisy Loves You

Maisy Loves You

Hallo! How Are You?

Shigeo Watanabe

Hallo! How Are You?

Spot Loves School

Spot Loves School

Little Miss Twins

Roger Hargreaves

Little Miss Twins

I Don't Want to Be a Pea!

I Don't Want to Be a Pea!