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David Derrick is the author of the children's picture books Sid the Squid and the Search for the Perfect Job, I'm the Scariest Thing in the Jungle, and Play with your Food. A story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios, David worked on the movies Moana and new The Lion King. At DreamWorks Animation, he worked on the films Megamind, How to Train Your Dragon, and Rise of the Guardians, based on the book by William Joyce. A sculptor of wildlife in bronze, he studied fine art at the University of Utah and graduated from California Institute of the Arts (CALARTS), where his films garnered many awards including a student Emmy. Cartoon Brew reviewed Sid the Squid: ""this charming book reads like a classic animated feature that never was...Fun, and with an inspiring message. Perfect for kids of all ages.""
"""The animals and their actions are well-chosen for child appeal. Pen-and-ink drawings with watercolor wash combine realistic images with the fantasy of this parent-child game...The clever premise of this well-worked-out story is likely to appeal as much to adults as to the children they get to share it with."" - Kirkus Reviews “Dave’s curiosity for the natural world is always obvious to me in his work, and he transfers that love for life to whoever chances upon it. His drawings and compositions show the wonder of the natural world, while his humor and his story layer it with life.” - Matt Nolte, Character Designer, Pixar, and illustrator of Brave: One Perfect Day “Dave Derrick has created a fantastic picture book that is entertaining, informative, and laugh out loud funny. When you add in his expertly drawn gestural illustrations, you have, simply, perfection. I wish I had thought of this!"" - Chris Van Dusen, illustrator of Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson book series"
